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Houston, United States (2002 – present)

Devendra Obi Banhart (Born May 30, 1981 in Houston, Texas, and raised in Venezuela) is a singer and composer whose first few records were released on the young god records label from New York City. His most recent CD was released by Warner Brothers. He is one of the most popular artists to come out of the “” movement, which includes performers such as Faun Fables, Viking Moses, Jack Rose, Jana Hunter, Arborea, The MV & EE Medicine Show, George Ellias, Currituck Co., Six Organs Of Admittance, and The Royal We, among others. He also often joins the band known as Vetiver.

Banhart is considered to have an eclectic style, with many of his songs seemingly following a stream-of-consciousness vein, being hard to decipher and non-literal. His music tends to consist of fairly simple guitar melodies with minimal other instrumentation, and his lyrical themes are often surreal and naturalistic. His involvement in the Los Angeles artist community is reflected in Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon, released in September 2007. He gained some underground notoriety in New York for performing several of his early shows with underwear on his head for the duration of the performance.

Banhart’s most recent tour of the United States saw him perform with his full band, which is currently known as Power Mineral. Power Mineral included Andy Cabic (Vetiver), Greg Rogove (Priestbird), Noah Georgeson, Luckey Remington, Pete Newsom, Otto Hauser (Vetiver, Currituck Co., Espers, Nick Castro), Kevin Barker (Currituck Co.), and others.
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    ♥Devendra

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    Michael Gira forgotten ((((

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    Long Haired Child ^^

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    I think he is a sun. :)

    11 days ago

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    SEAHORSE <3

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    Devendra Banhart looks like Czesław Niemen -polish music legend.

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    A new hero that can join me while having a bowl

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    Devendra has a Jesus beard. Therefore, he is Christ.

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    Foolin? I can't believe that is really Your song :D Amazing.

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    Es nuestro Simón Diaz del Folk. unique.

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    brilliant

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  • Pequsa

    Devendra, thank you, your music is my favourite music, help me: calm me, make me happy, me and people that I love, so thank you very,very much.

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    He's a snobby, up his own (_._) git, however granted, he's a cool snobby up his own (_._) git!

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    é amor pra vida toda <3

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    devendra is not russell: he would never marry katy perry

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