Taj Mahal & Keb Mo | TajMo | Album

Taj Mahal & Keb Mo "TajMo"

LP (NEW) - Vinyl, Concord Records, Europe, 2017, 0888072024656, First Issue, Incl. Digital Download

Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo's 2017 debut collaboration, TajMo, is widely regarded as a "vibrant" and "soul-touching" triumph that successfully bridges traditional blues with a playful, modern sense of adventure. Critics praised the album for its upbeat energy and seamless synergy between the two blues masters, ultimately winning the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2018. Reviewers noted that the pair sounded as though they had been performing together for decades, with their contrasting "craggy" and "musky" vocal styles creating a fresh, harmonious vibe. The album moves beyond "gutbucket blues," incorporating horns, Caribbean rhythms, and sophisticated big-band productions alongside intimate acoustic moments.

Artist Website: tajblues.com

Related Artists: Taj Mahal, Keb Mo