BIO
For over 20 years and multiple album releases, Dahi Divine pushes the boundaries of music with his saxophone playing, composition, and production.
He found his voice as part of the early 2000’s hip-hop generation and influenced by the tapestry of the local music scene and vibrant cultural hub of Philadelphia. Through the expressive medium of the saxophone, Dahi's music embraces the improvisational spirit of jazz and urban poetry of hip-hop. His shows captivate audiences worldwide igniting the stage with electrifying performances and genre-defying sound.
This May, Dahi released his second, self-produced modern jazz album, Audessy. What he describes as "his journey of spiritual growth, blending soulful jazz harmonies with the ancestral pulse of diasporic rhythms." A follow-up to his 2015 modern jazz release and recording debut as a leader titled, The Element. Another self-produced project featuring all-original material.
One notable achievement is his selection, by Jazz At Lincoln Center, to perform a premier at the Summergarden in New York, an honor reserved for "buzzworthy" emerging artist. Others are his collaborations with an array of artists, like H.E.R. and Solange, and established icons such as Dave Matthews, Rihanna, and Ellie Goulding.
This year, Dahi won a Grammy Award due to his contribution on Tye Tribbett's Grammy Winning Best Live Gospel Album of the Year, All Things New Live In Orlando.
Whether he's crafting lush soundscapes in the studio or performing his passion for music knows no bounds.
Check out his music at https://dahidivine.com/music, follw hiim on Instagram at dahonsax and subscribe to the Youtube channel DahiDivine.