While most artists start off in a band and end up going solo as their career progresses, Ben Harper started out solo and is now creating new collaborations as his career evolves.  Each new partnership is different than the last and adds unique new layers to an already rich musical career.  As great as it to push the boundaries of music, it’s appreciated to see an artist like Harper embrace the past.  I’m not a fan of gospel but loved his collaboration with the Blind Boys of Alabama.  And if that album turned a Jewish boy onto songs about Jesus…then he’s doing something right.  This newest creative endeavor is with legendary blues harmonica player, Charlie Musselwhite.  Who was the last popular artist to include a harmonica solo on their record?  Exactly.

The 11 Best Songs By Ben Harper and…Someone Else:

1. Burn to Shine (Burn To Shine w/ the Innocent Criminals)
2. Up To You Now (White Lies For Dark Times w/ The Relentless7)
3. Alone (Burn To Shine w/ the Innocent Criminals)
4. Simmer and Shine (White Lies For Dark Times w/ The Relentless7)
5. Fight Outta You (Lifeline w/ the Innocent Criminals)
6. There Will Be A Light (There Will Be a Light w/ the Blind Boys of Alabama)
7. Lay There And Hate Me (White Lies For Dark Times w/ The Relentless7)
8. Take My Hand (There Will Be a Light w/ the Blind Boys of Alabama)
9. Show Me A Little Shame (Burn To Shine w/ the Innocent Criminals)
10. Church House Steps (There Will Be a Light w/ the Blind Boys of Alabama)
11. Put It On Me (Lifeline w/ the Innocent Criminals)