Taj Mahal (born Henry Saint Clair Fredericks in New York City on May 17, 19… Read Full Bio ↴Taj Mahal (born Henry Saint Clair Fredericks in New York City on May 17, 1942) is an American Grammy Award-winning blues musician who incorporates elements of world music into his music. A self-taught singer, songwriter, and film composer who plays the guitar, banjo and harmonica (among many other instruments), Mahal has done much to reshape the definition and scope of blues music over the course of his 50 year career by fusing it with non-traditional forms, including sounds from the Caribbean, Africa and the South Pacific.
After college, Mahal moved to Los Angeles and formed the group Rising Sons with Ry Cooder in 1964. The group signed with Columbia Records and released one single and recorded another album which was not released by Columbia until 1992. Taj, frustrated with the mixed reaction to his music quit the group and went solo. Still with Columbia, he released a well received, self titled album in 1968, and based on its success released a second album, Natch'l Blues that same year. Two very different records - Giant Step, with his electric band, and solo De Ole Folks at Home - were released in 1969 together as a double album. This firmly established Taj as an American blues original. The double album The Real Thing, captured him live at this time, with a horn section.
He has received two Grammy awards in the category "Best Contemporary Blues Album", the first in 1997 for Señor Blues, and again in 2000 for Shoutin' in Key. He has performed on various film soundtracks including Sounder and Blues Brothers 2000, in which he also appeared.
After college, Mahal moved to Los Angeles and formed the group Rising Sons with Ry Cooder in 1964. The group signed with Columbia Records and released one single and recorded another album which was not released by Columbia until 1992. Taj, frustrated with the mixed reaction to his music quit the group and went solo. Still with Columbia, he released a well received, self titled album in 1968, and based on its success released a second album, Natch'l Blues that same year. Two very different records - Giant Step, with his electric band, and solo De Ole Folks at Home - were released in 1969 together as a double album. This firmly established Taj as an American blues original. The double album The Real Thing, captured him live at this time, with a horn section.
He has received two Grammy awards in the category "Best Contemporary Blues Album", the first in 1997 for Señor Blues, and again in 2000 for Shoutin' in Key. He has performed on various film soundtracks including Sounder and Blues Brothers 2000, in which he also appeared.
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@jbath302
Saw Taj tonight in S.F. Still one of the all time greats! What a life, career and musical virtuosity. Thank you Taj, and thanks for pisting this!
@norbertklinge7116
What a fantastic performance! This was the first time I heard about the name of Howard Johnson, who sadly passed yesterday. His soulful, passionate and visionary contributions to the world will last forever! RIP!
@norbertklinge7116
Thank you, music lover!
@Alanoffer
I loved this album when it came out ,it had a big impact on me
@Stahlgewitter
Love the vibe. Reminds me of spending time with the best dad in the world.
@impeessa
yo amante de la musica de mis hermanos de color soul, blue jazz,rhthym and blue rock godspel y todo lo que sea creacion de mi raza.
@reyesdelatorre2863
Always Magnificent!!!
@user-zn7pb8mh1x
I love taj! From Far East country man!
@domitype
RIP Howard Johnson (Tuba and Bari Sax)
@impeessa
la primera vez que escuche esta cancion fue radiodifusora vene zuela en el programa melodias en 45