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

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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