Ben Harper in Laguna Beach

Ben Harper is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in Pomona, California, in 1969. His music draws on folk rock, blues, soul and reggae, often led by acoustic guitar and lap-steel playing. Albums including Fight for Your Mind, Burn to Shine and Diamonds on the Inside produced signature songs such as “Steal My Kisses” and “Diamonds on the Inside.” In 2001, the double album Live from Mars documented Ben Harper performing electric sets with the Innocent Criminals and solo acoustic material. He toured and recorded with the Blind Boys of Alabama after their collaboration on There Will Be a Light; a 2004 performance at New York’s Apollo Theater became the concert album and film Live at the Apollo. He later reunited with his band for the 2016 album Call It What It Is and the concerts that followed it.