Friday, November 22, 2024

Who Is Mohini Dey? Brief Profile and Biography

 Mohini Dey is an Indian bass player from Kolkata. She is part of Gaan Bangla's Wind of Change and Coke Studio India and also plays for A. R. Rahman.


Mohini 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. Mohini Dey received her first bass guitar when she was nine or ten.

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.

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


In 2024, she was invited to join Smith's new band.

In November 2024, the couple announced that they had divorced.

Date of birth of Mohini Dey: 20 July 1996

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