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- Genres: Gypsy Folk rock, Indie
- Origin: Denver, Colorado
- Active: 1997-current
- Albums: 6
- Labels: Dago Records, Cicero Recordings, Ltd., Ace Fu Records, ANTI-
- Named after the Nadsat word for 'young girl' in A Clockwork Orange
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DeVotchKa is an eclectic indie rock band from Denver, Colorado, combining elements of cabaret, folk, punk, gypsy, eastern bloc, mariachi, and polka. Originally a backing band for burlesque shows in Colorado DeVotchKa also toured with Dita von Teese. At the beginning of the 2000s the band began touring around the US to promote their self released records, earning the band a dedicated underground following. The band's biggest breakout success came when Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris approached the band to score their debut independent film Little Miss Sunshine. The film became an box office success and would garner four Academy Award nominations, the score was nominated for a Grammy.
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DeVotchKa on Amazon
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Curse Your Little Heart - $11.98
After three albums where each was an improvement on the former, indie-cabaret darlings Devotchka continue to move forward. Capturing all the drama inherent in Eastern European folk...Amazon
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A Mad and Faithful Telling - $16.98
This four piece multi-instrumental outfit fuses Gypsy, Greek, Slavic, and Mariachi influences with American punk and folk roots. In 2006, they scored "Little Miss Sunshine", garner...Amazon
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