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  1. Henry St. Claire Fredericks Jr. (born May 17, 1942), better known by his stage name Taj Mahal, is an American blues musician. He plays the guitar, piano, banjo, harmonica, and many other instruments, [1] often incorporating elements of world music into his work.

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  3. Enjoy the soulful blues and folk music of Taj Mahal, one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century. Listen to his greatest hits full album, featuring classics like "Queen Bee ...

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  4. Jul 9, 2024 · Taj Mahal, American singer, guitarist, and songwriter who was one of the pioneers of what came to be called world music. He combined acoustic blues and other African American music with Caribbean and West African music and other genres to create a distinctive sound.

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    • “Leaving Trunk” With “Leaving Trunk,” Mahal takes another Sleepy John Estes classic and makes it his own. Released on his debut album in 1968, his rendition of “Leaving Trunk” – grit-filled and earth-shattering – introduced to the world a blues player with the ability to breathe new life into a blues standard and make it a contemporary hit.
    • “Queen Bee” Another lovable original, “Queen Bee” is a stunning showcase of Mahal’s musical prowess. Effervescent strings, sporadic horns, and bright symbols strikes, they all provide the perfect foil for the artist’s beautifully gruff baritone.
    • “She Caught the Katy (And Left Me a Mule to Ride)” “She Caught the Katy (And Left Me a Mule to Ride)” is one of Mahal’s most famous original songs. Written alongside Yank Rachell, Mahal released the sluggishly grooving hit in 1968 and it has since joined the ranks of blues standards.
    • “Statesboro Blues” Blind Willie McTell’s “Statesboro Blues” has been covered time and again, but few have taken on the standard with the finesse and power of Taj Mahal.
  5. Jun 6, 2019 · Music video by Taj Mahal performing "Ain't That A Lot Of Love" Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg Executive Producer: Sandy Lieberson ...more.

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  6. Nov 3, 2022 · Taj Mahal (Columbia, 1968) Aided by Ry Cooder, Taj digs into prime Delta dirt for electric versions of Dust My Broom and Statesboro Blues. As raw and uninhibited now as it was then.