Deva Mahal

Deva Mahal
Mahal in 2018
Mahal in 2018
Background information
Born (1982-01-01) January 1, 1982 (age 42)
Hawaii
GenresSoul, R&B
OccupationSinger
Years active2017–present

Deva Salote Mahal[1] (pronounced 'diva') is a soul and R&B singer. Mahal is the daughter of 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.[2] They performed "Chain of Fools". Other artists that performed included Todd Rundgren and Sarah Dash.[3] 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".[4]

  1. ^ "CAN'T CALL IT LOVE". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Queen of Soul Receives a Multi-Artist Tribute at Carnegie Hall With 'The Music of Aretha Franklin'". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  3. ^ Coscarelli, Joe (December 7, 2016). "Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert Set for Carnegie Hall". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  4. ^ "All-Star Lineup Comes Together To Honor The Music Of Led Zeppelin At Carnegie Hall". JamBase. March 8, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.