Govi is a German American new age and new flamenco musician born Werner Monka on
February 27, 1949, in Germany. Govi performed as a guitarist in the bands
Blackbird, Virus, and Weed. After winning a national band competition, the
ensemble received a recording contract and toured Germany. Govi traveled to
India, where he changed his name to Govinda and subsequently Govi. During eight
years in India, he began performing on the mandolin, mandocello, sitar, and
charango. Govi released the debut studio album Sky High in 1988, which was
co-produced by Deuter. The 1997 album Guitar Odys...