Music

The vibrato-riddled vocals of Devendra Banhart cuts through intricate sitars and ethnic sonic-booms just as well as it caresses hushed nylon-strings. Drawing inspiration from an array of eastern and western styles of music, the Venezuelan-raised Californian singer/songwriter delivers highly nuanced sounds throughout his discography – that nevertheless all boil down to the same air of some incense-scented, candle-lit nirvana. The new album What Will We Be features a conform to harsh, rock rhythms and distorted sounds, whilst still adhering to the signature arrangements on selected tracks. Banhart’s versatility and vibrant dynamics will undoubtedly prove live-favorites, in particular the track 16th and Valencia Roxy Music, where the modest guitar-drum ratio and sharp hook gently guides the three-minute piece. It is not without high expectations one awaits the November 23 show at the Music Hall in Williamsburg, New York. The bearded folk-guru arms himself and his band for what will most likely be a Brooklyn night to remember.