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Chanteuse Cibelle has featured Devendra in her new video from her current album “The Shine Of Dried Electric Leaves”. Video directed by Tom Haines. Enjoy.

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Paste has prepared an exclusive Bonnaroo Festival version of their Culture Club podcast in advance of this awesome music festival in Manchester, UK. This episode includes: a full track of music from Devendra - “I Feel Just Like A Child” and Paste editorial commentary about why they love Devendra, as well as other Bonnaroo artists. The episode mentions the time and stage of Devendra’s Bonnaroo performance, so fans will know exactly when to check out his show!

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Difficult to categorize, Spleen’s music is a cosmic gumbo of soul, hip hop, funk, folk and blues. A native of Paris he brings his brilliant live show to Joe’s Pub for a rare NYC appearance. Spleen is truly an original artist, who employs theatre in his musical performances. Most American listeners probably first heard his work on CocoRosie’s critically-acclaimed Noah’s Ark album (Touch & Go Records).

Spleen also curated a compilation called the Black and White Skins consisiting of his musical friends which include amongst many Devendra Banhart, CocoRosie, and Antony and The Johnsons. Here is a crazy clip of Devendra performing a Lauryn Hill song, with Spleen singing alongside (he’s the one in the silver mask!)

Spleen’s original music can be heard on his debut album “She Was a Girl”; and here’s a great track to give you a taste of what he’s all about:

Spleen - “Bitches On The Ground” [DOWNLOAD]

You may preview the entire album at Spleen’s website.

Join us for an early 7p.m. show on Tuesday, 13th June to welcome Spleen into the World’s Fair family at Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette Street. Opening for Susheela Raman with special guest Brisa Roche. More info on the show here.

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France:
5/16 @ La Laiterie in Strasbourg, France *confirmed*
5/17 @ Le Trensbordeur in Lyon, France *confirmed*
5/18 @ Le Ramier in Toulouse, France *confirmed*
5/20 @ Le Bataclan in Paris, France *confirmed*

June 10-15: Devendra is co-headlining a tour with The Magic Numbers:
6/11 @ Birchmere in Arlington, VA w/Magic Numbers *confirmed*
6/12 @ Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC w/Magic Numbers *confirmed*
6/14 @ Orange Peel in Asheville, NC w/Magic Numbers *confirmed*
6/15 @ Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA w/Magic Numbers *confirmed*
6/10 @ Sonar in Baltimore, MD w/Magic Numbers *confirmed*
June 16: Devendra plays Bonnaroo
June 24: Devendra’s gallery opening in Modena, Italy

Devendra is curating a day at All Tomorrow’s Parties London from the 12th - 14th of May. The line-up is just stellar:
VASHTI BUNYAN
VETIVER
ESPERS
BAT FOR LASHES
JANA HUNTER
THE METALLIC FALCONS
DANIELLE STECH-HOMSY
BERT JANSCH
THE WATTS PROPHETS
TARANTULA AD
RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT
JANDEK

and of course, Devendra himself…

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Devendra with Chan Marshall of Cat Power

with Kyp Marshall of TV On The Radio

Devendra & Hairy Fairy

Photos by our own Jenny Applebaum.

World’s Fair is pleased to announce that both Dev and Aes are confirmed for live performances at the Pitchfork Music Festival this July at Chicago’s gorgeous Union Park.