Taj Mahal
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Henry St. Clair Fredrics, "Taj Mahal"
(May 17, 1942. Taj Mahal will never die)
Taj Mahal has been influencing crowds and winning hearts for nearly fifty years! He was born in New York City and grew up in a strong musical family. In his youth, he listened to the likes of great Blues artists like Howlin' Wolf, Big Mama Thornton, and Son House. He avidly studied a host of African music from the Caribbean to Zydeco to the West African, and of course, Blues and all that goes with it. He's learned to play a grip of instruments, including piano, banjo, acoustic guitar, harmonica, and even the dulcimer, mandolin, and flute!
Taj's unique country-esque Blues sounds include flavors of all sorts of varieties, spanning from bluegrass, R&B, Caribbean and Reggae. His genius in composing, playing and creating is legendary, and in a single album, he can span a broad range of musical styles into his work, earning him a special place in the hearts of Blues fans everywhere.
Taj Mahal at a 2007 Blues Festival
Notable songs by Taj Mahal
She Caught The Katy And Left Me A Mule To Ride
Corrina
