Английская Википедия:Deva Mahal
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Deva Mahal (pronounced 'diva') is a soul and R&B singer. 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 Carnegie Hall in New York City on 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 age 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's Long Player and Fat Freddy's Drop's album Based on a True Story, track "Wandering Eye". She also collaborated with keyboardist Steph Brown in the band "Fredericks Brown" The duo toured and put out a pair of EPs together with guitarist Michael Taylor.[8]
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.[9]
2018: Run Deep
Mahal released her debut album 'Run Deep' March 23, 2018.[10] The album was produced by Scott Jacoby.[11] GRAMMY.com revealed she was their No. 1 'Best New Bands' from South by Southwest 2018.[12]
2019: 'Goddamn' and 'Your Only One'
Mahal released 2 singles, 'Goddamn' and 'Your Only One' following her debut album 'Run Deep'. The singles were co-produced by Mahal and Son Little.[13]
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.[14] Her soulful vocal style has been compared to Amy Winehouse.[15]
Personal life
In 2020, Mahal was featured on the second season of Netflix's dating reality show Dating Around where she identified as being attracted to both men and women.[16] In the third episode, titled "Deva", she states she's been living in New Orleans since December 2019.
Discography
Albums
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Run Deep |
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Extended plays
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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"
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