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Lakecia Benjamin: Music as the Elixir of Life

Marian Märki11-12-20261 min. read

When Lakecia Benjamin survived a serious car accident and returned to the stage shortly afterward, her indomitable will to live and make music became a symbol of her career. In the JazzCollection, SRF music editor Jodok Hess and Moods board member and saxophonist Dave Feusi take a closer look at the saxophonist, who has been breaking new ground for twenty years without forgetting her roots.

Five years ago, Lakecia Benjamin survived a serious car accident. Just three weeks later, she was back on tour, and the following year she celebrated life with her album “Phoenix”—a huge stroke of luck for the music scene! This is nothing short of symbolic of her absolute devotion to life and music. Discovered by jazz legend Clark Terry, Benjamin has been steadfastly pursuing her own path for 20 years with music that straddles R&B, hip-hop, and jazz. In the JazzCollection, saxophonist and Moods board member Dave Feusi discusses with SRF music editor Jodok Hess how she is opening doors for future generations while remaining true to tradition.Go to the article

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