Deva Priyo has been travelling the world for some 25 years sharing his unique blend of Afro-Mediterranean Gypsy trance music before founding Lost at Last in 1996 (now renamed "One at Last") In 1992 he founded his band "Gypsy Moon" in Byron Bay, Australia, which rapidly became one of the most popular dance bands down under, playing at the Melany Festival every year from 1992-1995, among others, and regularly packing clubs along the coast. Priyo was awarded "best world beat song" for his song "Mosamba" by the Byron Bay community in 1993.
Gypsy Moon also gained a strong following in Hawaii upon his return to the islands, which helped to create the first fan base for Lost at Last. Residing part time in Sicily, Italy and the Pacific Northwest, Deva Priyo continues to tour with "Gypsy Moon", the original "organic" trance sound he created that drives everyone wild with its passionate, fiery, gypsy guitar and deep, rootsy Afro-trance. Currently Gypsy Moon consists of Priyo on nylon string guitar, a loop station, Brian Forbes on conga and other percussion, and a bassist.
A master of many instruments, including the nylon string & electric guitar, the sarod, birumbao from Africa, and various percussions, he has a great ability to express the mysticism and depths of the soul and help others experience true freedom and beauty through music.
"Priyo and Gypsy Moon" , Priyo's first 'officially released' studio CD, came out on Sounds True Records in spring 2007. He is currently working on his 2nd studio CD, which has more of an African influence than his first release: on this album the birimbao, djembe and other native African trance sounds are blended with his signature Gypsy and Latin guitar styles. Also on Sounds True is One at Last's "Are You Dreaming?" , released in fall 2006, which is actually the last Lost at Last album under the new name. He can be heard on a number of other recordings, including Jaya Lakshmi's "Ocean of Mercy" (2003) , "Jewel of Hari" (2004), "Sublime" (2008), Daniel Paul's "Between Two Worlds" (2005) and a few projects by various other artists such as Sudananda's "Garden of Mystic Lovers" (2006) and some of Ujjayi Soundsystem's recent tracks. Priyo has a wealth of music stored up and many recording projects ahead, although his greatest joy is to deliver the magic live, in the moment. Please check in for updates!
Hey Thanks for the add,im also greatful to have such and inspiration,im a guitar player,ive been stuck on blues,but ever since i heard ur cd at a friends house,this inpiration to play latin grooves,has came over me like a tidel wave.priryo im thankfull that i came across your music its gonna add more flavor to my guitar playing,and just to show support i have bought 2 of ur cds and made my friends listen to it,take care and keep up innovatin.-Your #1 fan as of 2 weeks ago!
hello my papa Priyo! sooooo great to see you guys again down south! i got filled with the spirit through the fine music once again---Thank You! blessed and safe travels, :-0) Suman
Hello Prioy, Thank you so much for your generosity of Spirit. I hope to see more of Gypsy Moon, and also the Bea-u-ti-ful dancer Elena. I'm very grateful.
