the hidden treasures of

As one of the most prominent figures in late 20th century Blues, singer/multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal played an enormous role in revitalizing and preserving traditional acoustic Blues. Not content to stay within that realm, Mahal broadened his approach.

He took a musicologist's interest in a multitude of Folk and Roots music from around the world - Reggae and other Caribbean Folk, Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Zydeco, various West African styles, Latin and even Hawaiian music. The African-derived heritage of most of those forms allowed Mahal to present the blues as part of a wider musical context.

Yet while he dabbled in many different genres, he never strayed too far from his laid-back Country Blues foundation. The Hidden Treasures of Taj Mahal 1969-1973 is a two-disc sonic portrait chronicling the early stirrings of Taj Mahal's solo career."

• 180 gram audiophile vinyl "
• Gatefold sleeve"
• Printed innersleeves"
• All tracks previously unreleased""

Tracklisting: ""

A1 Chainey Do
A2 Sweet Mama Janisse
A3 Yan-Nah Mama-Loo
A4 Tomorrow May Not Be Your Day

B1 I Pity The Poor Immigrant
B2 Jacob's Ladder
B3 Ain't Gwine Whistle Dixie (Any Mo')

C1 Sweet Mama Janisse
C2 You Ain't No Street Walker Mama, Honey But I Do Love The Way You Strut Your Stuff

D1 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
D2 Shady Grove
D3 Butter"