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
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 wanted to keep pushing the musical ideas I had about jazz, music from Africa and the Caribbean. Taj Mahal africacaribbeanidea Change image and share on social
I base myself in African-derived music. Blues is one of the modern forms of African music. Taj Mahal africanbaseblue Change image and share on social
My music is really fun music, with some pan-African and pan-American influences. Taj Mahal africanamericanfun Change image and share on social
My grandparents on my father's side came to this country from the Caribbean with a strong connection to Africa and no shame about it. Taj Mahal africacaribbeanconnection Change image and share on social
Very old music is, like, 11th century in my mind. That's very old. Taj Mahal 11thcenturymind Change image and share on social
I don't need the credits for playing the blues and paying the dues. I've already done it. There are some other things to do here - movies and scores and voice-overs. Taj Mahal bluecreditdue Change image and share on social
I would have never gotten to college if it hadn't been for getting up at 4 A.M. and milking them Holsteins. Taj Mahal collegeholsteinmilk Change image and share on social
