Devendra Banhart

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

Devendra Obi Banhart (born May 30, 1981) is an American 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.