Born in Chicago, Illinois, Stuart Benyamin has been performing for both the local Assyrian community and the general public since early childhood. At age four, he began singing with the Sunday-school choir at the Assyrian Church of the East. At age six he recorded with his father, Benyamin Benyamin on his album, Dream. In the years following, Stuart Benyamin continued to entertain, joining groups such as the Chicago All City Youth Chorus where he performed at a variety of venues including Allstate Arena and Chicago Orchestra Hall. Performing with both Assyrian and non-Assyrian groups he came to appreciate varying types of music. From patriotic anthems, to the timeless works of his late great uncle, Albert Ruel Tamras. Stuart Benyamin also won various dramatic acting roles and did some commercial modeling. In 2006, Stuart Benyamin appeared on FOX television’s American Idol singing “Dakhy Qam Shogadtly” by Ashur Bet Sargis. Even though Stuart also sang in English, he didn't get a yellow ticket to Hollywood. Through this appearance, he was able to captivate Assyrians around the world. They were very proud of him. Later that year, Stuart Benyamin released his first solo album “a2ria.” Stuart was the first to blend traditional Assyrian styles, with mainstream Pop and Hip-hop beats. In November 2012, Stuart Benyamin was part of the opening acts for the historic, “From A Distant World Concert,” of the Legendary Assyrian Singer, Ashur Bet Sargis. Where Stuart Benyamin’s performance captivated the audience as they cheered and applaud him for his creativity, as he took Ashur Bet Sargis’ song “Len Bikhshawa” and made it is own. Just off the heals of the Black & White concert, it was no surprise that Stuart Benyamin would perform a remake of Linda George's "Kooma O'khawara" song. With another brilliant performance, Stuart Benyamin is on his way to revolutionize Assyrian art. Currently, Stuart Benyamin is in the studio recording his much anticipated sophomore album called, "SHOWTIME!" With his first single, "SHOWTIME" being released on December 21st, it will sure set the tone for his fans on what's to come. Stuart respects the Assyrian singers who have come before him. He wants his generation, and those who come after him to never forget their culture, to always build on that culture, and create music that will make grandmothers proud, and granddaughters want to dance. Stuart Benyamin believes we can be proud of our heritage, and at the same time, expand our horizons by embracing new ideas.