Mohini Dey Explained

Background:person
Mohini Dey[1]
Birth Date:1996 7, df=y[2]
Origin:Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Instrument:Bass guitar[3]
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:2010–present
Spouse:Mark Hartsuch (div. 2024)

Mohini Dey (born 20 July 1996) is an Indian bass player from Kolkata.[4] She is part of Gaan Bangla's Wind of Change and Coke Studio India and also plays for A. R. Rahman.[5] [6] [7]

Early life

Dey was born and brought up in Mumbai. When she was born, her parents were struggling to make ends meet, as her father worked as a session musician. He noticed his daughter's musical talent before she turned three and began to nurture it. Dey received her first bass guitar when she was nine or ten.[8]

She proved to be a prodigy, giving performances from the age of 11. Her talent was noticed by her father's friend Ranjit Barot, who took her on his band's tours. She was also mentored by jazz exponent Louis Banks.[9]

Music career

Dey released her self-titled debut album in August 2023.[10] She and her husband, Mark Hartsuch, play together in the band MaMoGi, along with drummer Gino Banks.[11] She has collaborated with Steve Vai, Marco Minnemann,[12] [13] Jordan Rudess[14] of Dream Theater, Jason Richardson,[15] Dewa Budjana,[16] Zakir Hussain, Sivamani, A. R. Rahman, and Willow Smith.[17]

In 2024, she was invited to join Smith's new band. [18] [19]

Personal life

Dey speaks Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, and English. She was married to saxophonist Mark Hartsuch.[20] In November 2024, the couple announced that they had divorced.[21]

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet Mohini Dey, the bass guitar wizard whose fans include AR Rahman and Zakir Hussain. Devarsi. Ghosh. Scroll.in.
  2. Web site: Mohini Dey. jazzinindia.com.
  3. Web site: Mohini Dey: A Girl and Her Guitar. Forbes India.
  4. Web site: Mohini Dey on her upcoming Dubai concert. Michael. Gomes. Khaleej Times.
  5. Web site: Rahman and I read each other's mind: Bass phenomenon Mohini Dey. telegraphindia.com.
  6. Web site: Power Moment 2017: Mohini Dey. 22 June 2017. Verve Magazine.
  7. Web site: Mohini Dey: I don't have any friends – Times of India. The Times of India.
  8. Web site: Ghosh . Devarsi . Meet Mohini Dey, the bass guitar wizard whose fans include AR Rahman and Zakir Hussain . 17 February 2023 . Scroll.in.
  9. Web site: The girl with the guitar. 12 April 2015. The Hindu.
  10. Web site: Mohini Dey: debut album interview . Australian Musician . 11 August 2023.
  11. Web site: MaMoGi . NCPA . 20 May 2023.
  12. Web site: Mohini Dey and Marco Minnemann Quarantine Session. Youtube.
  13. Web site: Dewa Budjana – Queen Kanya (From Mahandini). Youtube.
  14. Web site: Jordan Rudess, Marco Minnemann, Mohini Dey Quotes about Mahandini. Youtube.
  15. Web site: Jordan Rudess Mohini Dey Marco Minnemann Jason Richardson collaboration jam . Youtube.
  16. Web site: Dewa Budjana – Gangga, Feat. Soimah & Mohini Dey – (Java Jazz Festival 2019). Youtube.
  17. Web site: Willow: Tiny Desk Concert. Youtube.
  18. News: 8 May 2024 . Exclusive: Bassist Mohini Dey Joins Willow Smith's Band . 3 July 2024 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  19. Web site: Thanvi . Ishika . Who Is Mohini Dey? Indian Origin Bassist Performs on the Jimmy Fallon Show . 3 July 2024 . www.shethepeople.tv.
  20. Web site: 20 October 2023 . Ace of bass: A Wknd interview with musician Mohini Dey . 12 January 2024 . Hindustan Times .
  21. Web site: 20 November 2024 . After AR Rahman, his bassist Mohini Dey announces separation from husband . 20 November 2024 . India Today.

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