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Taj Mahal Celebrates 76 Years with New Album Release

3/20/2026

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Taj Mahal, 84, releases the album Time, featuring an unreleased Bill Withers song blessed by Withers' widow.
He reflects on a 76-year music career and his ties to a musical lineage.
He contrasts his ongoing career with Bill Withers' decision to stop recording in the 1980s, and he understands that choice.
He cites jazz and reggae as influences, earned a lifetime Grammy, and prepares for a U.S. tour.

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Story summary

Taj Mahal, 84, releases the album Time, featuring an unreleased Bill Withers song blessed by Withers' widow.
He reflects on a 76-year music career and his ties to a musical lineage.
He contrasts his ongoing career with Bill Withers' decision to stop recording in the 1980s, and he understands that choice.
He cites jazz and reggae as influences, earned a lifetime Grammy, and prepares for a U.S. tour.