Taj Mahal

Features5 months ago

Blind Willie McTell’s Miraculous ‘Last Session’

In 1956, a record store owner convinced Blind Willie McTell to record his playing, what he got was more than just music.

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News9 months ago

Howard Johnson, Tuba Virtuoso & Collaborator With The Band, Taj Mahal, Dies At 79

Arguably the best-known tuba player in contemporary jazz, Johnson also played with Gil Evans, Archie Shepp and many more.

Features10 months ago

‘Rock And Roll Circus’: Behind The Rolling Stones’ Wildest Extravaganza

Capturing “the delirious optimism of the era”, ‘The Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus’ remains one of the most ambitious extravaganzas in rock history.

News2 years ago

Ben Harper’s ‘Welcome To The Cruel World’ Celebrates 25 Years With 2LP Vinyl Reissue

Since this landmark debut, Harper has since released over 20 studio and live albums, including collaborations with Charlie Musselwhite, Mavis Staples and The Blind Boys of Alabama.

News2 years ago

Peter Frampton’s ‘All Blues’ Debuts No.1 On Billboard Blues Chart

‘All Blues’ also marks Frampton’s best overall sales numbers and chart positions since the release of his album ‘Fingerprints’ in 2006.

News2 years ago

Watch The Rolling Stones Play ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ From New ‘Rock And Roll Circus’ Reissue

The performance of the widely-acclaimed 'Let It Bleed' track sees Mick Jagger getting up close and personal with the audience.

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News2 years ago

Keb’ Mo’ Set To Release New Album, ‘Oklahoma’, In June

Released by Concord Records, the blues star's new record features contributions by Rosanne Cash and Taj Mahal among others.

News3 years ago

Taj Mahal And Keb’ Mo’ Lead 2018 Blues Music Awards

The night's big winners were two blues giants Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo' who won Album of the year for their collaborative album Tajmo.

News4 years ago

John Lee Hooker ‘King Of The Boogie’ Exhibit To Open At Grammy Museum

A new exhibition Celebrating John Lee Hooker, King Of The Boogie, is set to open at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on 29 March

New Releases5 years ago

Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Come Together On ‘TajMo’

Blues figureheads Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' will release their collaborative album TajMo on Concord on 5 May.

News5 years ago

Watch Bonnie Raitt’s New BB King Tribute

Watch new Austin City Limits Hall of Fame inductee Bonnie Raitt's tribute to another, the late and great B.B. King, on 'The Thrill Is Gone.'

News5 years ago

Taj Mahal Wins B.B. King Award

Veteran blues giant Taj Mahal has won the B.B. King Award for his contribution to the genre.

Features6 years ago

Playing For Change Are Playing For Keeps

Playing For Change is more than a charity, and more than a series of recordings packed with musicians from around the globe. Read the uDiscover profile.