Beny Esguerra
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Ruben Beny Esguerra |
| Born | Bogota, Colombia |
| Genres | Conscious hip hop, latin urban music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, poet, arts educator |
| Years active | 1990-present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | http://www.newtraditionmusic.com |
Ruben Beny Esguerra is a Canadian musical artist and poet based in Toronto, Canada.[1][2] Esguerra was nominated for the 2018 JUNO Awards in the World Music Album of the Year category.[3][4]
Career
Beny was born in Bogota, Colombia and moved to Toronto, Canada in the late 80s where he began his music career at a young age, attending an arts high school and studying music at York University.[5][6] In the 90s, he joined an Afro-Colombian music orchestra. In 2008, he participated in a national poetry event, The CBC Poetry Festival, organized by the CBC, and has performed a spoken word piece for the former Governor General Michaëlle Jean.[7] Beny has been working as an arts educator at York University and Ryerson University.[8] Beny is also known for organizing workshops for Ontario Arts Council's Artist in Education Program.[9][10] In 2012, Beny launched his debut album entitled: A New Tradition.[11] Later in 2016, he released his sophomore album entitled: A New Tradition VOL 2: Return of the KUISi.[12]
Beny holds a PhD (ABD) in Musicology, specializing in Latin American traditional and urban music.[13]
Discography
| Year | Album | Genre | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A New Tradition Vol. 2: Return of the KUISi[14] | Hip-hop, instrumental | Various artists | Independent |
| 2012 | A New Tradition[15][16][17] | Spoken word, hip hop | Various artists | Independent |
Recognition
- JUNO Awards nomination for World Music Album of the Year, 2018[18]
References
- ↑ "Beny Esguerra A New Tradition". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ↑ East York poetry lovers gather at Children’s Peace Theatre (PDF). Toronto Observer Canada. p. 7. Retrieved 4 January 2019. Search this book on
- ↑ "2018 WORLD MUSIC | Beny Esguerra and New Tradition | The JUNO Awards". The JUNO Awards. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ↑ "Junos 2018: the complete list of winners | CBC Music". CBC. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ↑ "Dinner and dance celebrates 40 years of Latin American & Caribbean Studies". York University. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ↑ "Polyphonic Ground Presents BENY ESGUERRA & NEW TRADITION, MATATU EXPRESS and THE FUTURE PRIMITIVE | rabble.ca". rabble.ca. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ↑ "2016 East End Poetry Festival". EAST END ARTS. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ↑ "The Small World Music Festival – Day 2 and 3". Roots Music Canada. 25 August 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ↑ "VIDEO: Afro-Colombian drum and dance at Harrison Festival - Agassiz Harrison Observer". Agassiz Harrison Observer. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ↑ "VIDEO: Afro-Colombian drum and dance at Harrison Festival". BC Local News. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ↑ "Rubén "Beny" Esguerra y su álbum "A New Tradition" debutaron con éxito en T.O". El Popular. Retrieved 4 January 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Beny Esguerra y New Tradition necesitan apoyo para viajar a los premios Juno". Hispano City. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ↑ "2018: Bodies of Water". Children's Peace Theatre. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ↑ "Beny Esguerra: A New Tradition Vol. 2 - Return of the Kuisi - Toronto Music Report". Toronto Music Report. 26 September 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ↑ "The Start of A New Tradition". Uma Nota. 17 October 2012. Archived from the original on 14 June 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Rubén 'Beny' Esguerra presenta su álbum debut "A New Tradition" este 30 de agosto en el Lula Lounge". Hispano City. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ↑ "Rubén "Beny" Esguerra y su álbum "A New Tradition" debutaron con éxito en T.O". diarioelpopular.com. Retrieved 16 November 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Juno Awards nominations offer a few surprises | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
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