What I Do
Hello! I'm a gigging and recording singer-songwriter.
I also teach guitar, deliver songcraft workshops and run live music events.
Based in East Sussex, UK I travel all over to perform both solo and with band.
I love the opportunities for connection that music brings - particularly live music - and it makes me very happy to be a part of that process and to pass it on.
I have performed in all kinds of settings from standard venues and festivals of all sizes to private functions, shops, gardens, boats, hotels and front rooms.
Listen here:
https://benitajohnson.bandcamp.com/
Photo: Nicky Thomas NXPhoto 2024. With thanks to The Custom Cafe, Bexhill-on-Sea for the space to shoot
Testimonials
Here are some of the things that other people have said about my music :
“I know we have a lot of home-grown female singers who are very underrated but Benita is quite simply the possessor of one of the best voices to come out of the U.K. in many a year. . it’s not folk and it’s not rock or pop, it’s Benita Johnson doing her thing and it’s beautiful. . . simply breathtaking. . .”
Malcolm Carter, Penny Black Music Reviews
“Her song-writing is top-quality stuff, and it’s music that you just gotta hear for yourself. . . I’d be surprised if you’re not convinced you’re in the presence of an unsung genius”.
David Kidman, Netrhythms Reviews
"The moment Benita Johnson started singing, something magical happened and the pub fell silent."
Maria Davies-Bligh, UnknownKentandSussex.co.uk
"When it came to Benita's soundcheck there was the usual clatter coming from the people hanging around As soon as Benita started singing everyone shutup and turned and I thought wow!"
Vic