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Sunday 3 August 2014

Taj Mahal

Henry Saint Clair Fredericks (born May 17, 1942)

Multi-Instrumentalist, Taj Mahal, has successfully blended the Blues with World Music during his 50 years of performing. He is an extremely talented entertainer; please take a listen here and have a sweet Sunday: Queen bee 

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal_(musician)
Background information
Birth nameHenry Saint Clair Fredericks
Also known asTaj Mahal
BornMay 17, 1942 (age 72)
HarlemNew YorkUnited States
GenresBluesWorld music,rhythm and bluesblues rocksoul bluesjazz bluescountry blues,delta blueselectric bluesreggaereggae fusion
OccupationsMusician
Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar
Banjo
Harmonica
Piano
Ukulele
Years active1964–present
LabelsRuf, Columbia Records
Warner Bros. Records
Gramavision
Hannibal Records
Private MusicRCA Victor
Associated actsThe Rising Sons
The Phantom Blues Band
The Hula Blues Band
The Taj Mahal Trio
Buffy Sainte-Marie
Ry Cooder


Notable instruments
National Steel[1]
Dobro[1]

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