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“In my little world, I'm very protected 'cause I'm treated like the idiot I am by my buddies. But, a little bit outside that world, people sometimes expect heavy things from me. For a little time, I tried to appease and not disappoint people but in the end you're just going to kill yourself and fail if you're trying to give more than you are.”

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Devendra Banhart
Devendra Banhart

Devendra Banhart, born on May 30, 1981, is a talented singer-songwriter from Venezuela. His music style blends folk, world music, and experimental elements, and he is known for his unique voice and creative talent in the music industry. more

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