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United States Devendra Banhart is a Venezuelan-American singer-songwriter and visual artist, known for his distinctive contributions to psychedelic folk and for his expansive creative output across music and visual arts.
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Devendra Obi Banhart was born on May 30, 1981, in Houston, Texas. His early life involved moves between Houston, Caracas, Venezuela, and Los Angeles, California, influencing his distinct artistic perspective. In 1998, Banhart began studying at the San Francisco Art Institute on a scholarship, though he frequently busked during this period, performing his first musical show at a gay wedding. He left college in 2000 and spent time in Paris, where he opened for indie rock bands. Upon returning to the United States, Banhart’s demo CD, “The Charles C. Leary,” was discovered by Michael Gira of Young God Records. This led to the release of his debut album, “Oh Me Oh My,” in 2002. His subsequent albums, “Rejoicing in the Hands” and “Niño Rojo,” further established his unique acoustic sound within the burgeoning freak folk movement.
Banhart transitioned to XL Recordings in 2005, releasing “Cripple Crow,” which featured a more developed sound. His 2007 album, “Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon,” charted on the Billboard 200. Throughout his career, Banhart has collaborated with various artists, including Antony and the Johnsons, Beck, and MGMT. He has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, and at major music festivals like Bonnaroo and Coachella. In 2005, he co-founded the record label Gnomonsong. His musical journey continued with albums such as “What Will We Be” (2009), “Mala” (2013), “Ape in Pink Marble” (2016), “Ma” (2019), and “Flying Wig” (2023), consistently blending diverse influences and maintaining a poetic lyrical style.
Beyond music, Banhart is an accomplished visual artist. His drawings have been exhibited in notable institutions including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels. He has participated in projects with artists like Doug Aitken and Yoko Ono, and has published several books of his art and poetry, such as “I Left My Noodle on Ramen Street” (2015) and “Weeping Gang Bliss Void Yab-Yum” (2019). His work often reflects his interest in diverse cultures and spiritual themes, earning him recognition across both the music and art worlds.
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