Ben Ales

Ben Ales is a UK-based singer songwriter, guitarist, and dreamer with the ultimate goal to
uplift, empower, and inspire his listeners by speaking the universal language of music. His
lyrics and storytelling strive to remove barriers and create an unwavering sense of
solidarity across all human beings.
Hailing from the beautiful Italian city of Verona, Ben fell in love with the art of music at a
very young age. From Romantic period pianists like Schumann, Schubert, and Debussy to
the elegance of Chopin, the classics served as his personal muses. Having a talented
musician as a father further fueled his need to become a musician himself.
By the time Ben Ales was 17, he established the band Emycrania. What started as a
Nirvana cover band quickly turned into an original musical venture that lasted four years.
In 2001, he composed a 14-song demo with his band members.
Ben Ales’s second demo with The Little Shamans followed soon after and in 2010, he
toured throughout Europe.
It was in 2012 when during a trip to Cuba, Ben Ales was inspired to pave his own path and
start a solo project. He felt deeply influenced by a distinct troubadour style that was
naturally shaping his life.
For half a decade, he honed his vocal and lyrical skill set, resulting in 30 original songs—13
of which he selected for his debut album, The Fool. Released in September 2017, his debut
showcases an intimate journey of self-discovery with esoteric undertones.
After the release, Ben Ales has been traveling through Europe as a busker and performer
visiting many 22 cities from last Madrid to Helsinki in 25 days.
‘Here Forever’, part of the original group of songs included in The Fool, was released on
the 1st of November 2019 and it anticipated a re-mastered version of The Fool that was
released on the 6th of December 2019.