Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals

Beginning with his 1994 debut, Welcome To The Cruel World, Harper released a string of eight studio albums over a decade and a half. This extraordinary run, featuring contributions from the Innocent Criminals, established him as a singularly powerful songwriter and performer with range across several genres and an unmatched ability to blend the person and political. Rolling Stone hailed his “jewels of unique and exquisitely tender rock ’n’roll,” while Billboard said his music “reminds us of the power and beauty of simplicity.”