Devendra Banhart

Devendra Banhart: ‘A tattoo of bull’s horns almost piercing my nipples felt very inspiring’
The playful Venezuelan American singer answers your questions, taking in Marc Bolan, haircuts from Cate Le Bon, and his ‘bottomless pit of regret’
As told to Dave Simpson
27, Jul, 2023 @2:00 PM

Post your questions for Devendra Banhart
As he prepares his new album, Flying Wig, the impish Venezuelan American singer-songwriter will answer your queries about his two decade music career
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
21, Jul, 2023 @10:06 AM

Why Marc Bolan was 'the perfect pop star', by Elton John, U2 and more
The T Rex singer captivated generations with his strutting music and hyper-sexual charisma. As a tribute album is released, stars explain why he is glam’s greatest icon
Alexis Petridis
04, Sep, 2020 @5:00 AM

'It all crumbled': pop stars on mental health in the age of Covid
Figures show number of adults with depression in UK has doubled with young people hit most
Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent
24, Aug, 2020 @6:00 AM

Devendra Banhart’s cultural highlights
The musician on his favourite neighbourhood gallery, Cate Le Bon’s incredible new album and a heroic meditation podcast
Killian Fox
14, Jul, 2019 @9:00 AM

Devendra Banhart review – slinky tomcat with hipster charisma
The fey Banhart gives hope to beta males everywhere, charging his soft-rock bohemian romances with magnetic, swooning beauty
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
19, Jul, 2017 @10:56 AM

Devendra Banhart: Ape in Pink Marble review – charming incongruities
(Nonesuch)
Phil Mongredien
25, Sep, 2016 @6:45 AM

Macaulay Culkin: 'Aladdin is a passion project'
The former star of Home Alone stars in a surreal stoner version of the Arabian Nights tale masterminded by his musician friend Adam Green
Melissa Locker
10, May, 2016 @3:26 PM

Devendra Banhart and Rokia Traoré review – Nonesuch 50th birthday festival
This celebration of Nonesuch records needed a little more of Traoré's power, and a bit less of Banhart's chat, writes Robin Denselow
Robin Denselow
06, May, 2014 @3:58 PM

Devendra Banhart review – a generous set delivered with sensual charm
Though bedevilled by poor sound quality, by the end of the concert the singer had created an elated kind of intimacy, writes James Norman
James Norman
18, Apr, 2014 @1:23 AM

Tramlines, Devendra Banhart, Rihanna: this week's new live music
Tramlines | Devendra Banhart | Rihanna | Hermeto Pascoal | Kit Downes Quintet | The Killing Flower
Andrew Clements, John Fordham & John Robinson
13, Jul, 2013 @5:00 AM

Devendra Banhart: 'I love almost every Britpop band'
The Venezuelan singer and artist on Britpop, life under Chávez and childhood memories of bugs' guts
Chris Salmon
21, Mar, 2013 @10:37 PM
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