Lakshmi Devi is an inspired musician/songwriter 
who delves into life as a mystical exploration full of 
passionate expression. She has performed her 
original music throughout the West Coast, Hawaii, 
and Thailand at various fairs, festivals, cultural arts 
venues, and private gatherings. Her extensive 
musical involvements include: producing shows, 
composing music for videos, and directing music for 
ritual performances. She also appears as a guest 
performer and studio musician for various projects 
such as: the internationally acclaimed electronic 
dance band "Medicine Drum", brilliant eco-activist 
"Julia Butterfly-Hill",  east-west fusion leader "Jai 
Uttal", renowned world musician, "Geoffrey Gordon" 
and popular chanting guru "Krishna Das".

Although she was absorbed in music growing up as 
a dancer, with a piano-playing father who managed 
the #1 Gospel group of the time, Lakshmi didn't 
begin her direct journey with music until her early 
20's.  When an injury caused her to stop dancing as 
a career she found her way to the invisible world 
that inspired the dance, Music.  She began singing 
in college classes and, at home, she began 
teaching herself guitar and writing songs.  Always 
influenced by the sounds and music that crossed 
her path, such as East-Indian, Native American, 
Asian Downtempo, Classic Rock and World Folk, 
Lakshmi as vocalist and songwriter reflects many 
styles.  Her hand-percussion skills, while steeped in 
Salsa and Afro-Cuban roots have also been 
influenced by Middle Eastern rhythms and those of 
many Sacred Indigenous Cultures. Although 
primarily western based, her music reflects these 
world influences through a sometimes interesting 
inclusion of unusual instruments such as 
didgeridoo, cello, tabla, ebo guitar and Native Heart 
drum. She also has a self-designed Bachelor of Arts 
degree in the Anthropology of Music. Her music is 
best understood by it's spontaneous aspect which 
most authentically reveals what her lyrics describe: 
the raw depths and soaring heights of a soul's 
journey through a human life. 

Lakshmi Devi holds performing as a ritual and an 
opportunity for the mysterious power of music to be 
invited in and move all who are present. Whether 
with her full band, with acoustic accompaniment, or 
solo, her reflective lyrics and trance like vocals 
intoxicate her audiences inviting them into states 
of intimate transformation and ecstatic 
remeberance. 

As a performer, she is able to suit the needs of any 
venue. She is available for booking with her full 
band, a smaller acoustic arrangement, or solo. She 
is dynamic and versed in each of these options.

Lakshmi Devi's premier solo CD is currently 
available as of June 2006