Taj Mahal

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Heard On The Odyssey Series

American Grammy Award-winning blues musician Taj Mahal often incorporates elements of world music into his compositions. Primarily a self-taught singer-songwriter, Mahal has an affinity for playing several western instruments such as the guitar, piano, banjo and harmonica. Mahal has done much to reshape the definition and scope of blues music with interpretations that fuse not only varied styles, but periods of music as well.
Soundbed: Taj Mahal/Toumani Diabaté/Ramata Diakité “Queen Bee” Tk 5 5:02
One World, Many Cultures, Putumayo World Music, 2006

Episode Credits

  • Dr. Jonathan Øverby Host
  • Tom Blain Technical Director

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