Northwest Folklife

Learn to Play the Bones with Benjamin Hunter

Benjamin Hunter is wearing a brimmed hat, dress shirt, and tie, sitting down with arms crossed and holding a violin

Learn to Play the Bones with Benjamin Hunter

Stories & More 2:25 PM

Benjamin Hunter is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, community activist, social entrepreneur, and educator. His work explores the intersections of music and art, community, policy, and culture. In 2016, Benjamin’s American Roots Duo with Joe Seamons took first place in the International Blues Competition. In 2018, he composed the music for the critically acclaimed production, Black Bois. With his primary instrument the violin, he is as comfortable playing classical as he is blues and jazz. City Arts Magazine wrote, “The music he plays not only spans an array of genres but a huge swath of history.”

Visit his website to learn more.