# Deva Mahal > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Deva_Mahal > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Deva_Mahal.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deva_Mahal > Source revision: 1342074870 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2020}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Deva Mahal | image = Deva Mahal 3.jpg | caption = Mahal in 2018 | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|1|1|mf=y}} | birth_place = Hawaii | genre = [Soul](/source/Soul_music), [R&B](/source/R%26B) | occupation = Singer | years_active = 2017–present }} '''Deva Salote Mahal'''{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/893469965 |title=CAN'T CALL IT LOVE |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=August 1, 2024}} (pronounced 'diva') is a soul and R&B singer. Mahal is the daughter of American blues musician [Taj Mahal](/source/Taj_Mahal_(musician)). Deva joined father Taj Mahal in Michael Dorf's tribute to [Aretha Franklin](/source/Aretha_Franklin) at [Carnegie Hall](/source/Carnegie_Hall) in New York City on March 6, 2017.{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/concerts/7717028/aretha-franklin-tribute-carnegie-hall-recap|title=The Queen of Soul Receives a Multi-Artist Tribute at Carnegie Hall With 'The Music of Aretha Franklin' |magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 3, 2018}} They performed "[Chain of Fools](/source/Chain_of_Fools)". Other artists that performed included [Todd Rundgren](/source/Todd_Rundgren) and [Sarah Dash](/source/Sarah_Dash).{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/07/arts/music/aretha-franklin-tribute-concert-set-for-carnegie-hall.html|title=Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert Set for Carnegie Hall |last=Coscarelli |first=Joe |date=December 7, 2016 |work=The New York Times |access-date=April 3, 2018|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}} 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](/source/Dap-Kings) guitarist Binky Griptite on "Your Time Is Gonna Come".{{Cite news|url=https://www.jambase.com/article/the-music-of-led-zeppelin-carnegie-hall-setlist-review|title=All-Star Lineup Comes Together To Honor The Music Of Led Zeppelin At Carnegie Hall|date=March 8, 2018|work=JamBase|access-date=April 3, 2018}} == Early life == Deva Mahal was born in Hawaii to parents [Taj Mahal](/source/Taj_Mahal_(musician)) and Inshirah Mahal.{{Cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/deva_mahal-deva_mahal|title=Deva Mahal Deva Mahal|website=exclaim.ca|language=en|access-date=April 3, 2018}} When she was 17, they moved to New Zealand before settling in New York City.{{Cite news|url=https://reformthefunk.com/2018/03/15/a-humble-diva-in-conversation-with-soul-singer-deva-mahal/|title=In Conversation with Soul Songstress: Deva Mahal|date=March 1, 2018|work=reformthefunk|access-date=April 3, 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=April 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180404073031/https://reformthefunk.com/2018/03/15/a-humble-diva-in-conversation-with-soul-singer-deva-mahal/|url-status=dead}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/deva_mahal-deva_mahal|title=Deva Mahal Deva Mahal|website=exclaim.ca|language=en|access-date=April 3, 2018}} She has worked with artists including [TV on the Radio](/source/TV_on_the_Radio), [Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings](/source/Sharon_Jones_%26_the_Dap-Kings) and [Fat Freddy's Drop](/source/Fat_Freddy's_Drop).{{Cite news|url=https://www.relix.com/blogs/detail/listen_to_deva_mahals_debut_ep_and_enter_pre_save_contest#1|title=Listen to Deva Mahal's Debut EP (and Enter Pre-Save Contest)|work=Relix|access-date=April 3, 2018}} Mahal provided backing vocals on [Hollie Smith's](/source/Hollie_Smith) ''Long Player'' and [Fat Freddy's Drop's](/source/Fat_Freddy's_Drop) 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.{{cite web |title=Jazz & Milk – Fredericks Brown |url=https://jazzandmilk.com/fredericks-brown |website=Jazz & Milk – Fredericks Brown |accessdate=August 19, 2019 |archive-date=August 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819205554/https://jazzandmilk.com/fredericks-brown |url-status=dead }} === 2017: ''Deva Mahal'' EP === Mahal launched her solo career by initially releasing three songs as a self-titled [extended play](/source/extended_play), ''Deva Mahal'', in October 2017.{{Citation|title=Deva Mahal: EP|url=https://noisetrade.com/devamahal/ep|accessdate=April 3, 2018}} === 2018: ''Run Deep'' === Mahal released her debut album 'Run Deep' March 23, 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/mar/25/deva-mahal-run-deep-review|title=Deva Mahal: Run Deep review – gentle sepia R&B debut|last=Empire|first=Kitty|date=March 2, 2018|website=the Guardian|language=en|access-date=March 30, 2018}} The album was produced by [Scott Jacoby](/source/Scott_Jacoby_(producer)).{{Cite news|url=https://parade.com/646372/laurawhitmore/exclusive-song-premiere-deva-mahal-tells-it-like-it-is-with-cant-call-it-love/|title=Exclusive Song Premiere: Deva Mahal Tells it Like it is With 'Can't Call It Love'|last=Whitmore|first=Laura B.|work=Parade|access-date=April 3, 2018|language=en}} GRAMMY.com revealed she was their No. 1 'Best New Bands' from [South by Southwest](/source/South_by_Southwest) 2018.{{Cite news|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/mallrat-pronoun-deva-mahal-7-best-new-bands-sxsw-2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190919211641/https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/mallrat-pronoun-deva-mahal-7-best-new-bands-sxsw-2018|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 19, 2019|title=SXSW 2018: 7 New Bands To Check Out This Year|date=March 1, 2018|work=GRAMMY.com|access-date=March 30, 2018|language=en}} === 2019: "Goddamn" and "Your Only One" === Mahal released two singles, "Goddamn" and "Your Only One", following her debut album ''Run Deep''. The singles were co-produced by Mahal and [Son Little](/source/Son_Little).{{Cite news|url=https://afropunk.com/2019/05/exclusive-deva-mahal-and-son-little-will-seduce-your-ears-with-their-new-single-goddamn/|title=EXCLUSIVE: DEVA MAHAL AND SON LITTLE WILL SEDUCE YOUR EARS WITH THEIR NEW SINGLE "GODDAMN"|last=Leigh|first=Nathan|work=Afropunk|access-date=May 15, 2019|language=en}} === Musical style === Mahal's musical style ranges from Soul, Funk, R&B and Blues and she cites Tracy Chapman, Nina Simone and [Lauryn Hill](/source/Lauryn_Hill) as some of her influences.{{Cite web|url=https://echoesmagazine.co.uk/2018/03/16/february-2018-issue/|title=Echoes Magazine {{!}} FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE|website=echoesmagazine.co.uk|language=en-US|access-date=April 3, 2018}} Her soulful vocal style has been compared to [Amy Winehouse](/source/Amy_Winehouse).{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/music/review-deva-mahal-will-melt-your-heart-with-new-album-run-deep/article/518314|title=Review: Deva Mahal will melt your heart with new album 'Run Deep' (Includes first-hand account)|date=March 2, 2018|access-date=April 3, 2018}} == Personal life == In 2020, Mahal was featured on the second season of [Netflix](/source/Netflix)'s dating reality show ''[Dating Around](/source/Dating_Around)'' where she identified as [being attracted to both men and women](/source/bisexual).{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/dating-around-netflix-deva-mahal-sexist-date-true/|title=Deva Mahal Shuts Down Sexist Date on Dating Around Season 2|website=[Screen Rant](/source/Screen_Rant) |date=June 1, 2020|access-date=June 14, 2020}} In the third episode, titled "Deva", she states she's been living in [New Orleans](/source/New_Orleans) since December 2019. == Discography == === Albums === {| class="wikitable" |- !Title !Album details |- !''Run Deep'' | * Released: March 23, 2018 * Label: Motéma Music * Format: Digital download, [streaming](/source/Streaming_media), CD, [vinyl](/source/Phonograph_record) |} {| class="wikitable" |+List of albums (Appears on) !Title !Album details |- !''[Maestro](/source/Maestro_(Taj_Mahal_album))'' | * Released: 2008 * Label: Motéma Music * Format: Digital download, streaming, CD |} === Extended plays === {| class="wikitable" |+List of extended plays !Title !Extended play details |- !''Deva Mahal'' | * Released: October 27, 2017 * Label: Motéma Music * Format: Digital download, streaming |} === ''Run Deep'' track listing === # "Can't Call It Love" # "Snakes" # "Fire" # "Dream" # "Shards" # "Run Deep" (featuring Coco Peila) # "Turnt Up" (featuring [Allen Stone](/source/Allen_Stone)) # "Superman" (Interlude) # "Optimist" # "Wicked" # "It's Down to You" # "[Take a Giant Step](/source/Take_a_Giant_Step_(song))" ==References== {{reflist}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Mahal, Deva}} Category:Singers from New York City Category:Living people Category:Motéma Music artists Category:Bisexual women musicians Category:American bisexual women Category:LGBTQ people from Hawaii Category:1982 births Category:American soul singers Category:American rhythm and blues singers Category:21st-century African-American women singers Category:American bisexual singers Category:American LGBTQ women singers --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Deva Mahal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deva_Mahal) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deva_Mahal?action=history)). 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