Devendra Banhart

Devendra Banhart
Banhart in 2017
Banhart in 2017
Background information
Birth nameDevendra Obi Banhart
Born (1981-05-30) May 30, 1981 (age 43)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, visual artist
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, piano
Years active2002–present
Labels
Websitedevendrabanhart.com

Devendra Obi Banhart (born May 30, 1981) is a Venezuelan singer-songwriter and visual artist. Banhart was born in Texas, and raised in Venezuela and California. In 2000, he dropped out of the San Francisco Art Institute to pursue a musical career. In 2002, Banhart released his debut album and is best known for his albums in the late 2000s such as Cripple Crow and Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon. He has since expanded his career to incorporate his interest and training in the visual arts.


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