Last week on Earth Day, April 22, Wyland Records released the final installment of its Blues Planet environmental-themed blues albums featuring Taj Mahal and an all-star ensemble of blues musicians. Saturday night, Wyland, Taj and company gave a generous performance at the New Orleans Jazz Festival 2025.
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| Born in Harlem in May 1942, the multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal. |
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| Taj with Wyland, pouring out the blues. |
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Mahal has played an influential role in shaping the blues
over the course of a 50+ year career. |
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| All photos courtesy Gary Firstenberg except this one, courtesy Sunbonnet Sue. |
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| L'il Freddie King |
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| Kirk Joseph |
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| Roger Lewis |
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| Tour guide Gary Firstenberg |
Let the good times roll.
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