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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, often incorporating elements of world music into his work.
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Mar 22, 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. Learn more about his life and music.
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Nov 3, 2022 · Features. Classic Rock. Taj Mahal: "All you’ve gotta do is step out of the boxes they try to put the blues in" By Rob Hughes. ( Classic Rock ) published 3 November 2022. Taj Mahal headlined over Led Zeppelin and taught Keith Richards things he didn't know. The is his story: the story of a Rising Son. (Image credit: Michael Ochs Archives)
Jul 7, 2023 · Videos by American Songwriter. Over his 60-year career, the multi-faceted performer – born Henry St. Claire Fredericks Jr. – has amassed a number of beloved hits that continue to wow today. Here...
Guitarist and singer/songwriter who took an interest in reviving the rural blues tradition, later extending to reggae and ragtime influences. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 2020s. Born. May 17, 1942 in New York, NY. Genre. Blues. Styles.
