Celebration...................................................................................................................................
 

 
 
Singing Rumpelstiltskin.............................................................................................................
 

The book Singing Rumpelstiltskin is available in English and Dutch. It is the story of the racism that Ben Sims has encountered in his life, in his youth, in the Air Force, in his career. And how he responded to these adversities to empower himself in order to wake up with a smile and the prospect to have the best day of his life, every day. But the book is also filled with music.

You can order copies of the English and Dutch paperback and hardcover copies here
Click here to download a preview of the English book
Click here to download a preview of the Dutch book

You can order the English ebook through Amazon here
You can order the English paperback through Amazon here
You can order the Dutch ebook through Amazon here
You can order the Dutch paperback through Amazon here

“The most enlightening book I have ever read about what it is like being Black in America. The racism that Ben Sims experienced is heartbreaking, but he overcame it with his indomitable courage and fighting spirit. I really enjoyed reading the book and highly recommend it.”
Ako Shichiji, Manager Administrative Services, WABG Radio International

 
 
Latest gigs...................................................................................................................................
 

June 8th - Nunspeet
The Soulmachine featuring Ben Sims at Rythm and Bluestime, Podium Marktplein from 14:00 hours. For more info visit www.soulmachine.nl

June 15th - Uithoorn
The Soulmachine featuring Ben Sims at Kwakel Open Air. For more info visit www.soulmachine.nl

June 22nd - Hilversum
The Soulmachine featuring Ben Sims at De Vorstin. For more info visit www.devorstin.nl

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On August 31st 2018, singer Ben Sims was a guest on WABG TV News in Greenville, Mississippi. Video provided by Ako Shichiji and James Poe from WABG Radio.
 
 
Photo's......................................................................................................................................
 
Photo's from Ben Sims performing and recording. You can see them here.
 
 
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Ben Sims performing 'Sex Machine' by James Brown with Femme Vocale. Recorded April 24th 2004 at Amersfoort
 
 
Photo's from Dauphine with Candy Dulfer.........................................................................
 
March 27th - Cafe-Restaurant Dauphine, Amsterdam
At Club Dauphine, Ben Sims shared the stage with Candy Dulfer, Trijntje Oosterhuis and Chance Howard, the former keyboard player for Prince. Follow this link to view some photo's that were made that night.