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Devendra Banhart

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Born 30 May 1981.

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Biography

Devendra Banhart (born May 30, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and visual artist. Banhart was born in Houston, Texas and was raised by his mother in Venezuela, until he returned to California as a teenager. He began to study at the San Francisco Art Institute in 1998, but dropped out to perform music in Europe, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Banhart released his debut album in 2002, continuing to record his material on the Young God and XL labels, as well as other work on compilations and collaborations.

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  1. What Will We Be 2009

    What Will We Be

    Reviewed by Kev Kharas

    Banhart finally sounds content with himself and his own sound.

  2. Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon 2007

    Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

    Reviewed by Serena Kutchinsky

    yes, the freak flag-flying icon of 'out there' folk is back to wave his beard in your...

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