The Taj Mahal Trio, featuring multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Taj Mahal, will perform an 18-and-older, seated show at Track 29 on Sunday, March 23, at 8 p.m.
Over his career, Taj Mahal has influenced both the American blues and roots worlds by creating music featuring sounds from around the world. He has drawn from the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Hawaiian islands, all while remaining true to himself.
Born Henry St. Claire Fredericks in Harlem, Mahal came by this openness to world music from his jazz pianist father and gospel-singing mother.
Their home was often filled with musicians from around the world. His parents encouraged their children to learn music, and Mahal was taught to play clarinet, piano, trombone and harmonica, in addition to singing.
Admission is $23 in advance and $25 the day of the show.