Mohini Dey
Mohini Dey (born 20 July 1996) 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.
Mohini Dey
- Name
- Mohini Dey
- Born
- 20 July 1996
- Occupation
- Musician
- Spouse
- Mark Hartsuch (div. 2024)
- Nationality
- India
- Fields
- progressive rock · jazz fusion · heavy metal music
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Mohini Dey (born 20 July 1996) 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.
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• Background — person • Name — Mohini Dey • Born — 20 July 1996 • Origin — Kolkata, West Bengal, India • Instrument — Bass guitar • Genre — * Ragazz • funk • fusion • experimental • Occupation — Musician • Years Active — 2010–present • Current Member Of — * MaMoGi • Willow • Spouse — Mark Hartsuch (div. 2024)
Early life
Early life
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. Dey received her first bass guitar when she was nine or ten. She started giving performances at 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.
Music career
Music career
Dey released her self-titled debut album in August 2023. She and her ex-husband, Mark Hartsuch, both play 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, Greg Howe, and Willow Smith. In 2024, she was invited to join Smith's new band. In late 2025, Dey drew criticism for her marketing partnership with the generative AI music service Suno.
Personal life
Personal life
Dey speaks Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, and English. She was married to saxophonist Mark Hartsuch. In November 2024, the couple announced that they had divorced.
Discography
• Mohini Dey (2023) • The Dey Way (2026)
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- “Mohini Dey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- 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.
- 9.Ghosh, Devarsi. Meet Mohini Dey, the bass guitar wizard whose fans include AR Rahman and Zakir Hussain. Scroll.in.
- 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.Brown, Corey. Greg Howe, Mohini Dey, and Marco Cirigliano: Live at Tollhaus. No Treble. 25 October 2024.
- 19.Willow: Tiny Desk Concert. Youtube.
- 20.Exclusive: Bassist Mohini Dey Joins Willow Smith's Band. The Times of India. 8 May 2024. 0971-8257.
- 21.Thanvi, Ishika. Who Is Mohini Dey? Indian Origin Bassist Performs on the Jimmy Fallon Show. www.shethepeople.tv.
- 22.'I Admire Her Incredible Talent, but.': Bassist Mohini Dey and Others Criticized for Promoting Generative AI Music Tools. ultimate-guitar.com.
- 23.Ace of bass: A Wknd interview with musician Mohini Dey. Hindustan Times. 20 October 2023.
- 24.After AR Rahman, his bassist Mohini Dey announces separation from husband. India Today. 20 November 2024.
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