http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5806&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Ftaj-mahal%2Fplaylists.rssHere is a man who has closely studied and preserved the roots music of African Americans since he began playing the Boston folk scene in the 1960s. He studied the history and formulas of Caribbean, West African, Zydeco, rock, jazz, and R&B. In fact, it was always the music of Country Blues that has influenced most of his own music. After learning how to play a multitude of instruments, Taj Mahal moved to Los Angeles and teamed up with Ry Cooder to form the Rising Sons, who split after one single was released (more songs from these sessions were released in the 1990s). Taj Mahal finally recorded his first solo album in 1968, shortly before playing an incredible performance of the Banks/Parker hit, "Ain't That a Lot of Love" on the Rolling Stones' <i>Rock & Roll Circus</i> with the late, great Jessie Ed Davis on lead guitar. Following what his fans believe to be his prime years, Taj Mahal went on to experiment with whatever music genre he was infatuated with at the time, and also wrote some scores for the stage as well as television and film. Those who know his music well can testify that when he played Country Blues, the Taj was at his best. His rich soulful singing has an ultra-deep dynamic range that fits perfectly with the driving shuffle-beats and bass bounce of this particular blues subgenre. - Eric SheaSoul Bluesen720Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:26:41 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5806&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Ftaj-mahal%2Fplaylists.rss Here is a man who has closely studied and preserved the roots music of African Americans since he began playing the Boston folk scene in the 1960s. He studied the history and formulas of Caribbean, West African, Zydeco, rock, jazz, and R&B. In fact, it was always the music of Country Blues that has influenced most of his own music. After learning how to play a multitude of instruments, Taj Mahal moved to Los Angeles and teamed up with Ry Cooder to form the Rising Sons, who split after one single was released (more songs from these sessions were released in the 1990s). Taj Mahal finally recorded his first solo album in 1968, shortly before playing an incredible performance of the Banks/Parker hit, "Ain't That a Lot of Love" on the Rolling Stones' <i>Rock & Roll Circus</i> with the late, great Jessie Ed Davis on lead guitar. Following what his fans believe to be his prime years, Taj Mahal went on to experiment with whatever music genre he was infatuated with at the time, and also wrote some scores for the stage as well as television and film. Those who know his music well can testify that when he played Country Blues, the Taj was at his best. His rich soulful singing has an ultra-deep dynamic range that fits perfectly with the driving shuffle-beats and bass bounce of this particular blues subgenre. - Eric Shea http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.31104924&variant=play&rws=%2Ftaj-mahal%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:27:06 -0800 Playlists Featuring Taj Mahal on Rhapsody Online 31104924 ply.31104924 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.31104924&variant=play&rws=%2Ftaj-mahal%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30969567&variant=play&rws=%2Ftaj-mahal%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:27:47 -0800 Playlists Featuring Taj Mahal on Rhapsody Online 30969567 ply.30969567 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30969567&variant=play&rws=%2Ftaj-mahal%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29977946&variant=play&rws=%2Ftaj-mahal%2Fplaylists.rss Country Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:44:08 -0700 Playlists Featuring Taj Mahal on Rhapsody Online 29977946 ply.29977946 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