Terence Trent D'Arby

"Sananda Maitreya" redirects here. For the Buddhist figure, see Maitreya.

Sananda Maitreya
Maitreya in 2003
Background information
Born
Terence Trent Howard

(1962-03-15) March 15, 1962
Manhattan, New York, US
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
  • bass guitar
  • keyboards
  • drums
  • percussion
  • banjo
  • harmonica
  • organ
Works
Years active1984–present
Labels
Websitesanandamaitreya.com

Sananda Francesco Maitreya (born Terence Trent Howard; March 15, 1962), who started his career with the stage name Terence Trent D'Arby, is an American singer and songwriter who came to fame with his debut studio album, Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby (1987). The album includes the singles "If You Let Me Stay", "Sign Your Name", "Dance Little Sister", and "Wishing Well". Maitreya is a multi-instrumentalist and noted for his soulful voice and flamboyant, charismatic and androgynous persona.

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