David Sylvian Today: Marital Status, Family, and Where He Is Now
By Sarah Jenkins
Sylvian met Ingrid Chavez in 1991 during an intense phase of creative reinvention. Chavez had already made significant artistic waves through her spoken-word collaborations with Prince and her starring role in his 1990 feature film Graffiti Bridge. Sylvian, eager to move beyond the British music establishment, invited Chavez to contribute spoken vocals to Ryuichi Sakamoto’s 1991 single "Heartbeat (Tainai Kaiki II)," a track Sylvian was co-writing.
Their creative connection turned personal almost immediately. Within months, the pair decided to marry in 1992. For Sylvian, entering into married life coincided with a geographical and psychological relocation. He left the United Kingdom behind, eventually settling in the American Midwest and later deep in rural New Hampshire. The domestic sphere became central to his existence, offering him an emotional anchor that his earlier solo music career in London had systematically denied him.
During their marriage, Sylvian and Chavez collaborated on multiple artistic endeavors, including Chavez's self-titled spoken-word poetry and atmospheric musical projects. They sought a quiet, spiritual life, exploring Eastern philosophies, meditation, and rural detachment while raising their young family far away from the commercial music industry.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
