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Benny Oyama

Benny Oyama is an American Singer-songwriter who intricately weaves his spiritual journey through the threads of Eastern Philosophy, Meditation, Yoga, Brazilian musical forms, and Central and South American wisdom. His music, both lyrically soulful and devotionally talented, acts as a transformative force uplifting hearts and souls across the globe.

With a masterful blend of vocals and guitar, Benny takes his audience on an immersive journey. Whether he's conjuring the depths of the ocean with the fingerstyle riffs of 'Hino Pra Iemanja’ or gently guiding busy minds to tranquility with the soft tones of ‘Autumn Blue,’ each note offers a unique depth rarely experienced in contemporary music.

“I heard songs that were forming in the halos of trees

I heard crackling fires that were destined to heal

I heard empty white speeches whose fraud went unnoticed

I heard buzzing green spirits in the insects around me”

Buddhism

After arriving in Mexico in 2021, Benny reconnected with Buddhism as a way of understanding and being in the world, a connection that began at the age of 16 at the behest of a mentor that rescued him from a deep depression. Singing mantras and prayers, and facilitating devotional song circles that infuse meditation, contemplation, and song has been a way for Benny to integrate his passion for music with his commitment to be in service to community.

Pomona EP

Benny calls these EP's, recorded at a friend's house in Mexico City during two informal sessions, a simple and raw offering. These low-fidelity offerings capture an intimate moment and invite the listener to partake in the magic of Benny's voice and guitar with little decoration or adornment.

Pomona II will be available on all streaming platforms in early 2024.