There are (at least) a number of artists performing under the name Ben: (1) a German spoken-word performer/rapper (streamable); (2) a UK jazz-prog band from the early 70s; (3) a US rapper; (4) a Swedish alt-country band now known as Rusty Flores; (5) Nigerian/British singer and songwriter Ben Ofoedu, most famously the vocalist for dance act Phats & Small; (6) Ben Ellis, Uk singer-songwriter.

1. There is a Spoken Word/Rap-Artist from Berlin named Ben, who collaborates with Audio88. He is a member of WIR - with Kid Kabul and Audio88. His tracks are available for streaming here.

2. British band, formed by five elements: Peter Davey (Saxophone, flute and clarinet), Alex McCleery (Spelt Macleery on LP) (Moog synth/piano), Gerry Reid (acoustic guitar) , Len Surtess (bass) and David Sheen (drums, congas, percussions). They made a self-title album in 1971, mixing jazz, progressive-rock and some more folk influence. For more information see http://www.myspace.com/benmusicuk

3. A rapper from the United States. For more information on this Ben see http://www.myspace.com/benny

4. A Swedish alt-country band that released two albums and one EP before changing its name in 2005 to Rusty Flores. As "Ben," they released:

- Like a wheel touching the ground

- Ill-fated and magical

- Ben (EP)

The band's frontman, Daniel Frank, also appears on a few of Christian Kjellvander's albums and is a regular member of The Lazy Grace Frontier.

5. Phats & Small vocalist Ben Ofoedu, who released a solo single called 'Your Love' in 2000.

6. English singer-songwriter, Ben Ellis, as yet unsigned.

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