Renee Benson

Renee Benson is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, rapper, activist and educational enthusiast. Her work has performed in over 15 countries, on TV, film, and the stages of festivals like Glastonbury, Eurovision, and beyond. With Austria’s Vogelberg Jazz Orchestra, Renee is the performing vocalist for "Leelah," a commissioned original experimental opera she co-created with composer Vincent Pongracz. Renee has worked with the Banff Centre for the Arts, on Faculty for the Indigenous Arts: Wîchoîe Ahiya Indigenous Singer/Songwriter Intensive and with the Kennedy Center teaching Trauma Informed Mindfulness. Under the name Sister Raie, Renee is currently producing her solo debut album "Malshun.” www.reneebensonmusic.com