Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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In this in depth and revealing interview, Mercury Prize-winning artist Benjamin Clementine speaks with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips ahead of his first-ever Australian tour in October 2026. In this wide-ranging interview, Clementine discusses his 'Back to Basics' tour, performing with just piano and voice, the power of silence in music, his unconventional approach to songwriting and performance, his Paris street-busking years, connecting with audiences, embracing mistakes and the inspiration behind his forthcoming music - including an Australian-influenced song. Clementine also reflects on his evolving relationship with his audience and why, after years of artistic experimentation, he has chosen to return to the simplicity of one voice, one piano and the songs themselves. Benjamin Clementine performs at Dunstan Playhouse in Adelaide, The Forum as part of Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Enmore Theatre in Sydney and Fremantle Arts Centre in Perth in October 2026.
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