Taj Mahal

Born: 1942-05-17

Birthplace: Harlem, New York, USA

Biography

Taj Mahal is an American blues musician, a self-taught singer-songwriter and film composer who plays the guitar, piano, banjo, and harmonica, among many other instruments.

Known For

Six Days Seven Nights
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Sounder
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Outside Ozona
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
Songcatcher

Top Movie Credits

Sounder Original Music Composer
Outside Ozona Original Music Composer
Songcatcher Dexter Speaks