I don't care if it's somebody else's song. Most of the time, you'll find that I'll put my own stamp on it. But I started writing more because, you know, it's easy to regurgitate what somebody else is doing, but it's exciting to be able to come up with your own writing. Taj Mahal careeasyexcit share on social
It's very interesting, the dynamics of popularity. When you do something all the time, you don't worry about whether it's trendy or not. Taj Mahal dynamicinterestpopularity Change image and share on social
No matter what went down, music was always going to be a part of my life. What ultimately happened is that, over a period of time, I just kind of looked around and when like, 'Wow! I'm actually making a living doing this.' Taj Mahal happenkindlife share on social
I see myself as a composer who plays music and likes to play with other people, and not just as a solo artist. Taj Mahal artistcomposerlike Change image and share on social
My mother was American, and my father was from the Caribbean, and there was a big open door into the world of humanity and music. Taj Mahal americanbigcaribbean Change image and share on social
The blues is played everywhere. There's no place I've been where they don't have blues or aren't interested in blues. Taj Mahal bluehaveinterest Change image and share on social
More and more people are finally realizing that in the heart of America, there's all this incredible music that wasn't widely heard before because it wasn't in the interest of those who feel they have to control the taste of the wider public. Taj Mahal americacontrolfeel share on social
My grandmother had many children. She lost most. So when we came along, we were really special. I was the first grandchild that could see her spirit moving to a new generation. Taj Mahal childgenerationgrandchild Change image and share on social
I'm doing exactly what I should be doing, every day on the road. Taj Mahal dayroad Change image and share on social
Naw, it - it never stops, man... You gotta be doing what you're supposed to be doing - whenever, however it's coming down, you know. If you're getting your butt kicked - you still gotta do what you gotta be doing. Taj Mahal buttcomegotta share on social