Deva Mahal
Deva Mahal (pronounced 'diva') is a soul and R&B singer living in New York. Mahal is the daughter of US-American blues musician Taj Mahal.
Deva joined father Taj Mahal in Michael Dorf's tribute to Aretha Franklin at New York's Carnegie Hall, March 6, 2017.[1] They performed "Chain of Fools". Other artists that performed included Todd Rundgren and Sarah Dash.[2] One year later, Mahal returned to Carnegie Hall for Dorf's next tribute night, "The Music of Led Zeppelin". She was joined by Dap-Kings guitarist Binky Griptite on "Your Time Is Gonna Come".[3]
Early life
Deva Mahal was born in Hawaii to parents Taj Mahal and Inshirah Mahal.[4] When she was 17, they moved to New Zealand before settling in New York City.[5] She played with various artists around New York before pursuing a career as a solo artist.
Career
Pre-2017: Early work
Mahal began writing and performing music as a child, gigging from aged 5.[6] She has worked with artists including TV On The Radio, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings and Fat Freddy's Drop.[7] Mahal provided backing vocals on Hollie Smith Long Player and Fat Freddy's Drop album Based on a True Story, track "Wandering Eye".
2017: Deva Mahal EP
Mahal launched her solo career by initially releasing three songs as a self-titled extended play, Deva Mahal, in October 2017.[8]
2018: Run Deep
Mahal released her debut album 'Run Deep' March 23rd 2018.[9] The album was produced by Scott Jacoby.[10] GRAMMY.com revealed she was their #1 'Best New Bands' from South By Southwest 2018.[11]
Musical style
Mahal's musical style ranges from Soul, Funk, R&B and Blues and she cites Tracy Chapman, Nina Simone and Lauryn Hill as some of her influences.[12] Her soulful vocal style has been compared to Amy Winehouse.[13]
Discography
Albums
Title | Album details |
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Run Deep |
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Maestro |
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Extended plays
Title | Extended play details |
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Deva Mahal |
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Run Deep track listing
- "Can't Call It Love"
- "Snakes"
- "Fire"
- "Dream"
- "Shards"
- "Run Deep" (featuring Coco Peila)
- "Turnt Up" (featuring Allen Stone)
- "Superman" (Interlude)
- "Optimist"
- "Wicked"
- "It's Down to You"
- "Take a Giant Step"
References
- ^ "The Queen of Soul Receives a Multi-Artist Tribute at Carnegie Hall With 'The Music of Aretha Franklin'". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- ^ Coscarelli, Joe (2016-12-07). "Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert Set for Carnegie Hall". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- ^ "All-Star Lineup Comes Together To Honor The Music Of Led Zeppelin At Carnegie Hall". JamBase. 2018-03-08. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- ^ "Deva Mahal Deva Mahal". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- ^ "In Conversation with Soul Songstress: Deva Mahal". reformthefunk. 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- ^ "Deva Mahal Deva Mahal". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- ^ "Listen to Deva Mahal's Debut EP (and Enter Pre-Save Contest)". Relix. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- ^ Deva Mahal: EP, retrieved 2018-04-03
- ^ Empire, Kitty (2018-03-25). "Deva Mahal: Run Deep review – gentle sepia R&B debut". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
- ^ Whitmore, Laura B. "Exclusive Song Premiere: Deva Mahal Tells it Like it is With 'Can't Call It Love'". Parade. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- ^ "SXSW 2018: 7 New Bands To Check Out This Year". GRAMMY.com. 2018-03-18. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
- ^ "Echoes Magazine | FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE". echoesmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- ^ "Review: Deva Mahal will melt your heart with new album 'Run Deep' (Includes first-hand account)". 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2018-04-03.