Taj Mahal

== Info ==
Blues musician whose real name is Henry Fredericks. Has contributed greatly to the blues and was influenced by Big Mama Thornton, Howlin' Wolf, and Jimmy Reed among others. He helped popularize roots music to a predominantly caucasian audience. His stage name came from his East Indian heritage. He was called a "genius" by Ella Fitzgerald. Has collaborated with Cyndi Lauper and Levon Helm of The Band. He was also influenced by Milt Jackson and Charles Mingus.
== Genres ==
Blues
Category:Blues
Category:Sixties
Category:Saturday Night Live performers