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Taj Mahal

Blues band from Harlem, NY · formed 1942

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Taj Mahal photo
Photo: Bandcamp
Shows on record
60+
Rooms played
55
Cities
50
Releases
51
Last show
Sep 23, 2026H-E-B Performance Hall, Tobin Center

About

Taj Mahal is a band from Harlem, NY, formed in 1942, tagged acoustic blues, ambient, blues by its sources. Shows on record run from 2012 to 2026, across 55 rooms in 50 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

60+ on record · Songkick
Upcoming shows
DateVenue
Sep 25, 2026Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts · New OrleansHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 26, 2026Arena Theatre · HoustonHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'

Shows per year

  1. 20121 show
  2. 20136 shows
  3. 20142 shows
  4. 20162 shows
  5. 201810 shows
  6. 20192 shows
  7. 20231 show
  8. 20245 shows
  9. 202512 shows
  10. 202619 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Sep 23, 2026H-E-B Performance Hall, Tobin Center · San AntonioHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 22, 2026Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie · Grand PrairieHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 20, 2026Santa Fe Opera House · Santa FeHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 18, 2026Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat SpringsHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 15, 2026Chautauqua Auditorium · BoulderHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 13, 2026Fox Tucson Theatre · TucsonHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 11, 2026Humphreys Concerts by the Bay · San DiegoHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 10, 2026Cerritos Center · CerritosHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 8, 2026Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo · San Luis ObispoHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 5, 2026Weill Hall, Green Music Center, Sonoma State University · Rohnert ParkHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 3, 2026Mountain Winery · SaratogaHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 2, 2026Holly Theatre · MedfordHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Sep 1, 2026McCaw Hall, Seattle Center · SeattleHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Feb 21, 2026The Masonic · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith Van Morrison, George Thorogood, Mike Campbell, +9
Feb 19, 2026The Wiltern · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Patty Griffin
Feb 18, 2026The Magnolia · El CajonHeadlinerwith Patty Griffin
Feb 17, 2026Arlington Theatre · Santa BarbaraHeadlinerwith Patty Griffin
Nov 14, 2025Orpheum Theater · New OrleansSupportwith Tipping Point, Ivan Neville, Tony Hall, +8
Jun 15, 2025Masonic Jack White Theatre · DetroitHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo', Abraham Alexander
Jun 14, 2025Ravinia · Highland ParkHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo', Abraham Alexander
Jun 13, 2025Kresge Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts · InterlochenHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Jun 12, 2025Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park · Grand RapidsHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo', Abraham Alexander
Jun 10, 2025The Rose Music Center at The Heights · Huber HeightsHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo', Abraham Alexander
Jun 8, 2025Filene Center at Wolf Trap · ViennaSupportwith Keb' Mo'
Jun 6, 2025Xcite Center, Parx Casino · BensalemHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo', Abraham Alexander
Jun 4, 2025Summer Stage, Tree House Brewing Company · South DeerfieldHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo', Abraham Alexander
Jun 1, 2025CAPE COD MELODY TENT · HyannisHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
May 31, 2025Point of the Bluff Vineyards · HammondsportHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Feb 8, 2025The Masonic · San FranciscoSupportwith Sweet Relief, Joan Baez, Lucinda Williams, +8
Oct 17, 2024Kia Forum · InglewoodSupportwith Trey Anastasio, Ryan Bingham, Mike Campbell, +21
Oct 1, 2024Digalert Grove of Anaheim · AnaheimSupportwith Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zakk Wylde, Eric Johnson, +5
Sep 28, 2024Yaamava' Resort & Casino · HighlandSupportwith Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zakk Wylde, Eric Johnson
Sep 26, 2024Mountain Winery · SaratogaSupportwith Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zakk Wylde, Eric Johnson, +1
Sep 19, 2024Paramount Theatre · SeattleSupportwith Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zakk Wylde, Eric Johnson, +3
May 13, 2023The Fillmore · San FranciscoSupportwith Sammy Hagar, Bobby Weir, Michael Anthony, +4
Aug 20, 2019Mountain Winery · SaratogaHeadlinerwith Marc Cohn, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Taj Mahal Quartet, +1
Mar 7, 2019Beacon Theatre · ManhattanSupportwith Whoopi Goldberg, Robert Plant, Sheryl Crow, +13
Sep 28, 2018Stephens Lake Park · ColumbiaSupportwith Keb' Mo', Lake Street Dive, The Avett Brothers, +11
Aug 11, 2018Taft Theatre · CincinnatiHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Aug 10, 2018Rialto Square Theatre · JolietHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Aug 9, 2018Virginia Theatre · ChampaignHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Aug 8, 2018Overture Hall, Overture Center for the Arts · MadisonHeadlinerwith Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo', Keb' Mo'
Aug 7, 2018Gillioz Theatre · SpringfieldHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Aug 3, 2018Mammoth Lakes · Mammoth LakesHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Aug 2, 2018Crest Theatre · SacramentoSupportwith Keb' Mo', Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo', Alicia Michilli
Aug 1, 2018Hollywood Bowl · HollywoodSupportwith Melissa Etheridge, Keb' Mo'
Jul 31, 2018Mountain Winery · SaratogaHeadlinerwith Keb' Mo'
Mar 27, 2016Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm · TyagarahSupportwith Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Melissa Etheridge, Jackson Browne, +24
Mar 26, 2016Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm · TyagarahSupportwith D'Angelo, Joe Bonamassa, Tedeschi Trucks Band, +45
Jul 2, 2014Blues Passions Festival · CognacHeadlinerwith George Benson, Steven Seagal
Jun 30, 2014Ile Madame - Blues Paradise · CognacSupportwith Robert Plant, -M-, Jonny Lang, +13
May 1, 2013Port Theatre · NanaimoHeadlinerwith Shemekia Copeland
Apr 30, 2013Alix Goolden Performance Hall · VictoriaHeadlinerwith Shemekia Copeland
Apr 28, 2013Winspear Centre · EdmontonHeadlinerwith Shemekia Copeland
Apr 27, 2013MacEwan Hall, University of Calgary · CalgaryHeadlinerwith Shemekia Copeland
Apr 21, 2013Cascade Theater · ReddingHeadlinerwith Shemekia Copeland
Apr 17, 2013Mesa Arts Center · MesaSupportwith Shemekia Copeland
Dec 5, 2012The Independent · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith Bhi Bhiman

Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.

Where they play

55 rooms in 50 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • San Francisco4 shows
  • Saratoga4 shows
  • Cognac2 shows
  • New Orleans2 shows
  • Seattle2 shows

and 45 other cities

Releases

51 releases, 1968–2026

Lineup

  • Taj Mahal & The International Rhythm Band · eponymous
  • Taj Mahal & the Hula Blues Band · eponymous
  • Great American String Band
  • Taj Mahal Trio · eponymous
  • Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band · eponymous
  • Taj Mahal Quartet · eponymous
  • Stand!

Former

  • Rising Sons

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 29+ plays, 2022-10-12–2026-06-16 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Drive Time' (Evie Stokes) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Reeves) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Larry Mizell, Jr.) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Roadhouse' (Kevin Sur) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Early' (Eva Walker) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Taj Mahal — Photo
Photo — Bandcamp
Taj Mahal — Photo
Photo — Bandcamp
Taj Mahal — IRAKE MEDICINA PART THREETAJMAHAL
Release art · IRAKE MEDICINA PART THREETAJMAHAL — release
Taj Mahal — YOGA CHILL MIX VOL.1TAJMAHAL
Release art · YOGA CHILL MIX VOL.1TAJMAHAL — release
Taj Mahal — YOGA CHILL MIX VOL.2TAJMAHAL
Release art · YOGA CHILL MIX VOL.2TAJMAHAL — release
Taj Mahal — IRAKE MEDICINA PART TWOTAJMAHAL
Release art · IRAKE MEDICINA PART TWOTAJMAHAL — release
Taj Mahal — IRAKE MEDICINA PART ONETAJMAHAL
Release art · IRAKE MEDICINA PART ONETAJMAHAL — release
Taj Mahal — WATER IS LIFETAJMAHAL
Release art · WATER IS LIFETAJMAHAL — release
Taj Mahal — YOGA CHILL MIX VOL​.​3TAJMAHAL
Release art · YOGA CHILL MIX VOL​.​3TAJMAHAL — release
Taj Mahal — YOGA CHILL MIX VOL.4TAJMAHAL
Release art · YOGA CHILL MIX VOL.4TAJMAHAL — release
Taj Mahal — Masonic Jack White Theatre, 2025-06-15
Poster · Masonic Jack White Theatre, 2025-06-15 — Songkick
Taj Mahal — Yaamava' Resort & Casino, 2024-09-28
Poster · Yaamava' Resort & Casino, 2024-09-28 — Songkick
Taj Mahal — Crest Theatre, 2018-08-02
Poster · Crest Theatre, 2018-08-02 — Songkick
Taj Mahal — Hollywood Bowl, 2018-08-01
Poster · Hollywood Bowl, 2018-08-01 — Songkick
Taj Mahal — Royal Albert Hall, 1970-04-18
Poster · Royal Albert Hall, 1970-04-18 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
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MusicBrainzArtist facts
Tajmahal on BandcampArtist facts
BandcampArtist facts, Releases, Photos
WikipediaArtist facts
Taj Mahal on Last.fmArtist facts
Taj Mahal on DiscogsArtist facts
Taj Mahal on GeniusArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
DiscogsCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
GeniusCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
WikidataCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it

This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.