Devendra Banhart

Devendra Banhart (Born 30th May 1981 in Houston, Texas, but brought up in Venezuela) is an avant-folk singer-songwriter whose first few records were released on the young god records label from New York City. His most recent CD was released by XL Recordings. He is one of the most popular artists to come out of the "new weird america" movement, which includes performers such as Faun Fables, Viking Moses, Jack Rose, Jana Hunter, Arborea, The MV & EE Medicine Show, Currituck Co., Six Organs of Admittance, and The Royal We. He also often joins the band known as Vetiver.