Full live concert - 16 minutes! Soul! PBS-TV episode "Black Fire" Broadcast 12/13/1972
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@moodswingy19732 жыл бұрын
I played with Taj the year prior at the Wolf Trap Festival. Humble soul who remembered me even after he made it to the top.
@scherezaad Жыл бұрын
Would u like to speak to him ?
@lefty5757 Жыл бұрын
If I did speak to Henry AKA Taj Mahal, I would thank him for many decades of wonderful music. I would also mention Jesse Ed Davis who in my opinion may have been the smoothest slide player to ever live.
@olly8 Жыл бұрын
@@lefty5757RESPECT to Taj and Jesse Ed Davis ❤
@mario7frankielee2 жыл бұрын
the old master in his young version ⭐️⭐️⭐️
@gersonhay9842 жыл бұрын
Just The Best..!!! Love It..!!
@kqd2 Жыл бұрын
3:22 When Taj gets the banjo out. 😍
@fenwayify2 жыл бұрын
When Taj Mahal did his version of Carole King's "Take a giant step" he brought a depth to the song, mostly glossed over by The Monkees' pop take on the tune. Taj brought a vastness to it that conveyed loss and pain, but also strength and courage. Like Bob Marley, Taj is a giant himself; not because he's a big man, but because of his giant spirit. He is a world ambassador, embracing music and instruments from every corner, then authentically sharing it with all who care to listen. I'm not sure even he realizes just how great he truly is...an overlooked national treasure!
@michaelhoffman5486 Жыл бұрын
why would anyone at this point be slamming the monkees cmon man obviously the taj version is so completely different and superlative, but still like apples and oranges my friend
@fenwayify Жыл бұрын
@@michaelhoffman5486 Who's "slamming" the Monkees? I enjoyed them like most back in their day, but they were all about fun and popular sound. I'm focused on Taj. He's as roots and real as you get, with his Caribbean and African influenced music, as well as jazz and blues. His dad was both a pianist and a well regarded arranger that filled the house regularly with an array of musicians and played music from around the world on his shortwave radio. Unfortunately, Taj lost his dad when he was just 11, when his dad was killed in an accident at the construction company he worked for. From that tragedy, Taj gradually learned to play and perform himself, evolving into an international artist with global appeal. His talent and spirit have been under-recognized and he's still out there playing today after more than 50 years...
@erniespargur84652 жыл бұрын
Saw our man tonight… 50 years after this show. Taj has brought a lot of joy to this heart of mine for a long time.
@SandraGarcia-pn8zs Жыл бұрын
Taj Mahal played at The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, 1968.
@PopTodd3 жыл бұрын
Taj Maha transcends genre. A musician's musician but so much more... spiritual.
@donwhite46665 ай бұрын
It was a privilege to see the maestro play Bluesfest 2024 Byron Bay Australia.
@GLAskewII2 жыл бұрын
Can't figure out why this only got 4K views. This man is a stone legend!!!
@what1111000 Жыл бұрын
I had the privilege of seeing him in 2018 or 2019 at a free outdoor concert on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. I am forever grateful.
@robertoconnor1602Ай бұрын
I watched this on TV when it was first broadcast over 50 years ago. I haven’t been the same since. I’m not exaggerating; a life changing event. Thank you Taj Mahal!
@soskid Жыл бұрын
Just one 👍seems inadequate, so here goes 👍👍👍👍👍
@lovethatagave2 жыл бұрын
An American prince and my favorite musician ever. Bless him wherever he travels in this life or the following.
@markcherry7757 Жыл бұрын
One of last of his kind, truly a national treasure.
@CoryBoyd-ro4gk2 ай бұрын
Ain't nothin but Taj. Nuff said
@DawnDavis-lz3rj3 ай бұрын
Awesome!!! Thanks for posting... enriching my day!!!
@Jahnink Жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure to meet Taj in his tour bus right before he went solo on stage one night. Not so long ago. We had introductions through a mutual tribal friend Taj was nice. He was trying on hats in the mirror. I just watched instead of making small talk. He was getting stage ready, I could tell. Then he took down the Opera House with his powerful voice. It was so cool. He and Jesse Ed had to be quite a pair. I like Taj. He is very genuine amd humane.
@tracylemme1375 Жыл бұрын
For over 50 years I have been watching Taj play with his signature shaking head. I just love hisj performances.
@UkuleleSioni2 жыл бұрын
A true American Master, making a joyful noise. Does my soul good. Thanks for sharing.
@robkeil62412 жыл бұрын
What a performance. I only started listening to Taj because his guitarist Jesse Ed Davis was from Oklahoma and I couldn't believe the talent in band and how all the Great musicians praise him.
@Fro-fq9jk4 ай бұрын
un très grand artiste, bien trop méconnu
@patshowiedoit53407 ай бұрын
Such an underated musician these days, doesn't get nearly enough credit for what he brought to music.
@Baci302 Жыл бұрын
I saw Taj do a solo show at the University of Pennsylvania in the 90s and he did a wonderful version of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time". But I can't find a video of Taj performing that song anywhere.
@finnmcginn99316 ай бұрын
That would be a beauty cover if there ever was one. Taj is a special talent.
@merewynyard581314 сағат бұрын
👍
@w-embrace88912 ай бұрын
Любовь! ❤❤❤
@paolaginelli52772 жыл бұрын
The Magician !!!!
@clevebaker839910 ай бұрын
Back in 91 we met this fine gentleman at 2 shows in one week! He’s the greatest!! Awesome work!! Love that Taj!
@merewynyard581313 сағат бұрын
Should be heaps more views and comments..ridiculous..
@tjmelton2 жыл бұрын
Cakewalk is the best happy blues song ever !
@BlindMellowJelly2 жыл бұрын
At least until you finally hear the other 150 that exist......lol Blues is a style not a mood my friend.
@BlindMellowJelly2 жыл бұрын
Cakewalking is a African American Church tradition. It is where the Kids in youth section get to participate in Church events other than singing.
@wildbill3638 Жыл бұрын
Cool man...downright cool.
@JeremyMount2 жыл бұрын
Taj is one of the coolest
@joeld_i40522 жыл бұрын
Truly Amazing!
@moe91962 жыл бұрын
that sounds so magical ! what do you call the small box harp he's playing with his thumbs ? please, any and all replies !
@donkeyphukkkker2 жыл бұрын
he says the name after he finishes playing it. Mbira i think its called or thumb harp
@moe91962 жыл бұрын
@@donkeyphukkkker thank you
@sandstronaut2 жыл бұрын
Often called the kalimba, though there are many variations and different names, including mbira or thumb piano
@moe91962 жыл бұрын
@@sandstronaut thank you
@scherezaad Жыл бұрын
Kalimba local to Hawaii and bali and many other countries and cultures ❤❤
@elig2714 Жыл бұрын
so fucking good
@outtathyme56792 жыл бұрын
A true talent. So overlooked
@audreykattan79772 жыл бұрын
💗💖💕💙💟
@chilblain1 Жыл бұрын
Kalimba. M’bira Thumb piano Music Shhhhh
@79HAYES2 жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING
@merewynyard581314 сағат бұрын
Thank you for this video😊
@Backwardlooking8 ай бұрын
Terrific talent. 👍🏻🏴
@ando11482 жыл бұрын
beautiful cat
@jacquestube5 ай бұрын
Talk about cultural appropriation
@alainbruch79122 жыл бұрын
I'm white I'm fan of taj mahal 🍀✌🙏
@debomb721 Жыл бұрын
WHOAAAA YOURE WHITE?!?!?!?!
@KittyCarlile-4905 ай бұрын
😂@@debomb721
@Ccfatfat84274 ай бұрын
Who gives a shit.
@michaelamato27142 жыл бұрын
not impressed, guitar is out of tune too
@robkeil62412 жыл бұрын
Michael, if you play the Mississippi delta blues on a Gibson Les Paul guitar and a Marshall amplifier tuned perfectly you lose all of the feeling of what the artist is trying to express. Any major dude will tell ya.
@michaelamato27142 жыл бұрын
@@robkeil6241 I understand that but sometimes it just hurts the ears. I'm more of an Alvin Lee of 10 years after fan
@JerseyMiller Жыл бұрын
@@michaelamato2714you can't hear Jimi
@michaelamato2714 Жыл бұрын
I agree Rob, Alvin Lee is superior, his live performances on KZbin prove that. His studio recordings are impressive as well. He's also a talented and versatile singer and songwriter.
@dannydine5263 Жыл бұрын
Did Alvin Lee ever play solo?
@scoliosispoopy6 ай бұрын
0:00 - Kalimba 3:34 - Ricochet 6:36 - Cakewalk into Town 9:44 - Sweet Home Chicago