Tour
‘FUTURE CLASSIIC VOL ii: FUTURE
OUT MARCH 27TH
‘TILL THE MORNING COMES’
OUT NOW
‘Sometimes Good’
OUT NOW
‘NEEd’
OUT NOW!
‘South COast’
ft. Estère
OUT
NOW
NEWS
The incomparable Deva Mahal has today announced an eight-date Aotearoa tour, which will mark the release of her highly anticipated new EP, FUTURE CLASSIC VOL ll: FUTURE - out on Friday March 27.
The FUTURE CLASSIC Volume II Tour will kick off at the famed Waiheke Jazz Festival on Friday April 3; before heading south at The Crown in Dunedin on Thursday April 9; Kinross Winery Gibbston in Queenstown on Friday April 10 and Loons in Christchurch on Saturday April 11. The tour picks up again in the North Island at Totara Street in Mount Maunganui on Thursday April 16; Paisley Stage in Napier on Friday April 17, Meow Nui in Wellington on Saturday April 18 and Double Whammy in Auckland on Saturday May 2.
Tickets go on sale at 10am Tuesday March 10:
Waiheke Island - HERE
Queenstown - HERE
Dunedin / Lyttleton / Napier / Auckland - HERE
Wellington - HERE
Tauranga - HERE
Pre-save the FUTURE CLASSIC Vol ll: FUTURE EP HERE
Funded through NZ On Air and supported by the NZ Music Commission, this will be Deva’s first major New Zealand tour in several years and will give fans the chance to experience the magic that is FUTURE CLASSIC VOL ll: FUTURE, which features the upcoming sultry new single ‘Slow Down’. Also on the EP are the already-released singles ‘South Coast’, ‘Need’, ‘Sometimes Good’ and ‘Til The Morning Comes’, as well as the never before heard song, ‘Someone’s Daughter’.
“I’m so honoured to be able to play this music with this incredible band! Together, we will be traveling to places that I haven’t been to in forever, and others that I have never played in before,” says Deva Mahal.
“It means so much to me to connect with folks from all over Aotearoa, this place that I call home. It’s all about connection.”
Born with the blues in her blood, Deva has forged a rare blend of masterful songwriting, breathtaking vocal talent, and soulful production. Her ability to convey both profound joy and deep sorrow through her lyrical and melodic compositions often leaves audiences moved to tears and overflowing with emotion.
Her career has taken her across the world working with an impressive array of musical minds, including Ledisi, Meshell N'Degeocello, Tiffany Gouché, The Resistance Revival Chorus, Kris Bowers, Butcher Brown, The Roots, Son Little, Allen Stone, The Dap Kings, Antibales, De La Soul, Fat Freddy's Drop and more. She has performed at renowned venues and festivals such as the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Bonnaroo, and the Montreal Jazz Festival.
Now New Zealanders will have the chance to be the first in the world to celebrate FUTURE CLASSIC VOL ll: FUTURE with Deva and her band. Don’t miss the chance to catch this powerhouse up-close-and-personal in a city or town near you!
BIO
DEVA MAHAL – ARTIST BIO
Born with the blues in her blood, Deva Mahal has forged a rare blend of masterful songwriting, breathtaking vocal talent, and soulful production. Her ability to convey both profound joy and deep sorrow through her lyrical and melodic compositions often leaves audiences moved to tears and overflowing with emotion.
Fresh from this year’s Grammy Awards—where her father, the legendary Taj Mahal, received a Lifetime Achievement Award and won Best Traditional Blues Album—Deva is ready to share a new side of herself with the world.
Raised in Kaua’i, Hawai’i and discovering her voice in New Zealand, Deva solidified her artistic vision before making her mark in New York City. She released her debut album Run Deep in 2018, followed by a string of successful singles and independent projects.
Deva’s career has taken her from iconic stages around the world to the big screen, including a role in David O. Russell’s acclaimed film American Hustle, alongside Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Robert De Niro. Her voice is also featured on the soundtrack of The Experimenter (starring Winona Ryder and Peter Sarsgaard). She has performed at renowned venues and festivals such as the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Bonnaroo, and the Montreal Jazz Festival.
Deva is currently writing and producing her highly anticipated new EP with Christchurch-born producer and artist Chris Wethey. The project includes collaborations with London-based writer/producer Estère, producer/guitarist Ashton Sellars, Latin Grammy Award-winning band Flor de Toloache (Mireya Ramos, Chey Fiol), Alan Markley, Jacob Bills, Lydia Cole, Iris Little, and London pianist Ollie Rockberger (Laura Mvula).
A three-time finalist for the APRA Silver Scroll and a 2019 A2IM Indie Award nominee, Deva also contributed to Ledisi’s Grammy-winning album The Wild Card. She performed at the 2021 Biden-Harris Inauguration and the New Zealand rally for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and was featured on the soundtrack for the Selena Gomez and Stacey Abrams documentary.
Her recent collaborations include work with Kojey Radical and she has worked with Son Little, Allen Stone, EWH, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Ladi6 and Olmecha Supreme. She’s also shared the stage with legends such as Etta James, Björk, CeeLo Green, and The Roots.
Deva wrapped her latest European tour with sold-out shows in late 2024 and recently closed out the 2025 Wellington Fringe Festival, which was nominated for the "Momentous Music Award." Her latest independent release, Future Classic: Vol. 1 – Classic, includes a standout track with over 500,000 streams. Her next record, ‘Sometimes Good’, is set for release on Oct 24, 2025.
Contact:
Distribution: Emily – The Orchard/DRM - emily@drm.co.nz
PR: Nicole Thomas – NicNak Media - nicole@nicnakmedia.com
Booking: Anthony – One Hundred Percent Good - anthony@onehundredpercent.nz
Website: www.devamahal.com
Email: teamdevamahal@gmail.com