Maestro
October 18, 2008
TAJ MAHAL
Forty years on from his self-titled debut, Taj Mahal follows four decades of mighty fine music with the release of "Maestro." Some distinguished guests have contributed to this special record, including Los Lobos, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Ziggy Marley's band and Mahal's own Phantom Blues Band. Daughter Deva Mahal sings a number with her dad on "Never Let You Go," backed by Los Lobos. "Maestro" is essentially 11 back-to-back highlights: Cue up "Zanzibar," a song Mahal co-wrote with Angélique Kidjo, who also sings on the tune, with legendary Malian artist Toumani Diabate on kora. Check out Mahal on the banjo with his Phantom crew, knocking down some sweet blues on "Slow Drag," and make a note to immerse yourself in the deliciously sinful groove of "Strong Man Holler." —Philip Van Vleck
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