Deva Mahal drops debut album

Hawaiian-born Deva Mahal was resident in Wellington in the early 2000s, studying jazz and vocal performance, making a name for herself, then toured Europe as part of Fat Freddys Drop live ensemble.

She moved to New York in 2007, teaming up with fellow expat Steph Brown (LIPs) as the duo Fredericks Brown.

Her solo debut drops March 23 (CD/Digital), and features collaborations with Binky Griptite (Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings). She's recently been doing live appearances with him at SXSW.

Check it.