Deva Mahal

Born with the blues in her blood, Deva Mahal has forged a rare blend of masterful songwriting, breathtaking vocal talent, and soulful production. Her ability to convey both profound joy and deep sorrow through her lyrical and melodic compositions often leaves audiences moved to tears and overflowing with emotion.

Fresh from this year’s Grammy Awards—where her father, the legendary Taj Mahal, received a Lifetime Achievement Award and won Best Traditional Blues Album—Deva is ready to share a new side of herself with the world.

Raised in Kaua’i, Hawai’i and discovering her voice in New Zealand, Deva solidified her artistic vision before making her mark in New York City. She released her debut album Run Deep in 2018, followed by a string of successful singles and independent projects.

Deva’s career has taken her from iconic stages around the world to the big screen, including a role in David O. Russell’s acclaimed film American Hustle, alongside Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Robert De Niro. Her voice is also featured on the soundtrack of The Experimenter (starring Winona Ryder and Peter Sarsgaard). She has performed at renowned venues and festivals such as the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Bonnaroo, and the Montreal Jazz Festival.

Deva is currently writing and producing her highly anticipated new EP with Christchurch-born producer and artist Chris Wethey. The project includes collaborations with London-based writer/producer Estère, producer/guitarist Ashton Sellars, Latin Grammy Award-winning band Flor de Toloache (Mireya Ramos, Chey Fiol), Alan Markley, Jacob Bills, Lydia Cole, Iris Little, and London pianist Ollie Rockberger (Laura Mvula).

A three-time finalist for the APRA Silver Scroll and a 2019 A2IM Indie Award nominee, Deva also contributed to Ledisi’s Grammy-winning album The Wild Card. She performed at the 2021 Biden-Harris Inauguration and the New Zealand rally for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and was featured on the soundtrack for the Selena Gomez and Stacey Abrams documentary.

Her recent collaborations include work with Kojey Radical and she has worked with Son Little, Allen Stone, EWH, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Ladi6 and Olmecha Supreme. She’s also shared the stage with legends such as Etta James, Björk, CeeLo Green, and The Roots.

Deva wrapped her latest European tour with sold-out shows in late 2024 and recently closed out the 2025 Wellington Fringe Festival, which was nominated for the "Momentous Music Award." Her latest independent release, Future Classic: Vol. 1 – Classic, includes a standout track with over 500,000 streams. Her next EP, ‘Future Classic Vol ll: Future’, is set for release on Mar 27, 2026.