Ben Harper

Ben Harper is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who blends folk, blues, soul, rock, and reggae influences. He is known for playing slide and lap steel guitar as well as acoustic instruments, and for pairing expressive, gritty vocals with introspective and socially aware lyrics. Harper frequently records and performs with backing ensembles such as the Innocent Criminals and is associated with a roots-oriented, genre-crossing approach to songwriting and performance.