Mohini Dey
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Mohini Dey[1] | |
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| Birth name | Mohini Dey |
| Born | 20 July 1996[2] |
| Origin | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Genres | Ragazz, funk, fusion, experimental |
| Occupation(s) | Bassist |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar[3] |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse(s) | Mark Hartsuch |
| Website | mohinideybass |
Mohini Dey Hartsuch (born 20 July 1996) is a Bengali Indian electric bass player.[5] She has been part of Gaan Bangla's Wind of Change and Coke Studio India and also plays for A. R. Rahman.[6][7][8]
Early life[edit]
Dey was born and brought up in Mumbai.[9] When she was born, her parents were struggling to make ends meet, as her father worked as a session musician. He noticed her musical talent before Mohini turned 3 years old and started to nurture it from that point. She received her first Fender Jazz Bass guitar when she was 9 or 10 years old.[10][3]
She was a prodigy, giving performances since she was 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.[11]
Music career[edit]
She released her self-titled debut album in August 2023.[12] Dey and husband Mark Hartsuch play together in the band MaMoGi, along with drummer Gino Banks.[13] She has collaborated with Steve Vai, Marco Minnemann,[14][15] Jordan Rudess[16] of Dream Theater, Jason Richardson,[17] Dewa Budjana,[18] Zakir Hussain, Sivamani and A. R. Rahman.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Mohini's father, Sujoy Dey, was a jazz fusion bass guitarist who passed away in November 2023. Her mother is Romia Dey, a classical Hindustani singer. She also has a younger sister, Esani Dey, who is a guitarist.
She speaks Marathi, Hindi, Bengali and English.[9] She is married to saxophonist Mark Hartsuch.[19]
References[edit]
- ^ Ghosh, Devarsi. "Meet Mohini Dey, the bass guitar wizard whose fans include AR Rahman and Zakir Hussain". Scroll.in.
- ^ "Mohini Dey". jazzinindia.com.
- ^ a b c "Mohini Dey: A Girl And Her Guitar". Forbes India.
- ^ "STEVE VAI Guests On Bassist MOHINI DEY's Solo Debut; "Can You Feel Me?" Single Streaming". bravewords.com.
- ^ Gomes, Michael. "Mohini Dey on her upcoming Dubai concert". Khaleej Times.
- ^ "Rahman and I read each other's mind: Bass phenomenon Mohini Dey". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ "Power Moment 2017: Mohini Dey". Verve Magazine. 22 June 2017.
- ^ "Mohini Dey: I don't have any friends - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ a b Mohini Dey INTERVIEW!!! | OUR STUPID REACTIONS, retrieved 18 November 2021
- ^ Ghosh, Devarsi. "Meet Mohini Dey, the bass guitar wizard whose fans include AR Rahman and Zakir Hussain". Scroll.in. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "The girl with the guitar". The Hindu. 12 April 2015.
- ^ "MOHINI DEY: DEBUT ALBUM INTERVIEW". Australian Musician. 11 August 2023.
- ^ "MaMoGi". NCPA. 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Mohini Dey and Marco Minnemann Quarantine Session". Youtube.
- ^ "Dewa Budjana - QUEEN KANYA (From Mahandini)". Youtube.
- ^ "Jordan Rudess, Marco Minnemann, Mohini Dey Quotes about Mahandini". Youtube.
- ^ "JORDAN RUDES MOHINI DEY MARCO MINNEMANN JASON RICHARDSON COLLABORATION JAM". Youtube.
- ^ "Dewa Budjana - Gangga, Feat. Soimah & Mohini Dey - (Java Jazz Festival 2019)". Youtube.
- ^ "Ace of bass: A Wknd interview with musician Mohini Dey". Hindustan Times. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
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