Mohini Dey

Mohini Dey[1]
Born	(1996-07-20) 20 July 1996 (age 28)[2]
Origin	Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Genres	Ragazz funk fusion experimental
Occupation	Musician
Instrument	Bass guitar[3]
Years active	2010–present
Member of	MaMoGi Willow
Spouse	Mark Hartsuch (div. 2024)
Website	mohinideybass.in

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.[8] 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.[9][3]

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.[10]

Music career

Dey released her self-titled debut album in August 2023.[11] She and her husband, Mark Hartsuch, play together in the band MaMoGi, along with drummer Gino Banks.[12] She has collaborated with Steve Vai, Marco Minnemann,[13][14] Jordan Rudess[15] of Dream Theater, Jason Richardson,[16] Dewa Budjana,[17] Zakir Hussain, Sivamani, A. R. Rahman,[3] and Willow Smith.[18]

In 2024, she was invited to join Smith's new band.[19][20]

Personal life

Dey speaks Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, and English.[8] She was married to saxophonist Mark Hartsuch.[21] In November 2024, the couple announced that they had divorced.[22]

Discography

• Mohini Dey (2023)

References

1. Ghosh, Devarsi. "Meet Mohini Dey, the bass guitar wizard whose fans include AR Rahman and Zakir Hussain". Scroll.in.
2. "Mohini Dey". jazzinindia.com.
3. "Mohini Dey: A Girl and Her Guitar". Forbes India.
4. Gomes, Michael. "Mohini Dey on her upcoming Dubai concert". Khaleej Times.
5. "Rahman and I read each other's mind: Bass phenomenon Mohini Dey". telegraphindia.com.
6. "Power Moment 2017: Mohini Dey". Verve Magazine. 22 June 2017.
7. "Mohini Dey: I don't have any friends – Times of India". The Times of India.
8. Mohini Dey interview!!! our stupid reactions, retrieved 18 November 2021
9. Ghosh, Devarsi. "Meet Mohini Dey, the bass guitar wizard whose fans include AR Rahman and Zakir Hussain". Scroll.in. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
10. "The girl with the guitar". The Hindu. 12 April 2015.
11. "Mohini Dey: debut album interview". Australian Musician. 11 August 2023.
12. "MaMoGi". NCPA. 20 May 2023.
13. "Mohini Dey and Marco Minnemann Quarantine Session". Youtube.
14. "Dewa Budjana – Queen Kanya (From Mahandini)". Youtube.
15. "Jordan Rudess, Marco Minnemann, Mohini Dey Quotes about Mahandini". Youtube.
16. "Jordan Rudess Mohini Dey Marco Minnemann Jason Richardson collaboration jam". Youtube.
17. "Dewa Budjana – Gangga, Feat. Soimah & Mohini Dey – (Java Jazz Festival 2019)". Youtube.
18. "Willow: Tiny Desk Concert". Youtube.
19. "Exclusive: Bassist Mohini Dey Joins Willow Smith's Band". The Times of India. 8 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
20. Thanvi, Ishika. "Who Is Mohini Dey? Indian Origin Bassist Performs on the Jimmy Fallon Show". www.shethepeople.tv. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
21. "Ace of bass: A Wknd interview with musician Mohini Dey". Hindustan Times. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
22. "After AR Rahman, his bassist Mohini Dey announces separation from husband". India Today. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2024.

External links

• Official website