Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues
Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues (1997)
mp3@320Kbps | 102MB | covers | Total time: 45:16
"A cultural blend of joy, love and harmony" - that is how Taj Mahal sums up those fruitful days in the idyllic studio in Kauai, in the course of which the "Hula Blues" band developed an unmistakable, individual and organic sound. The vibrant spirit of this meeting is abundant in every song. With effortless abandon the band plays a Mahal classic, "Mailbox Blues", a beautifully flowing instrumental, "Sacred Island" and a couple of songs "The Calypsonians", "Coconut Man", with subtle pop potential. The groovy Mélange of "Hula Blues" ranges from the festive to the sentimental and definitely marks a high point in Taj Mahals substantial discography. - Amazon.com
Tracks:
1. The Calypsonians (Taj Mahal) 6:31
2. Coconut Man (Frederic Hibbert) 7:34
3. Sacred Island (Moku La'a) (Taj Mahal) 5:15
4. Betty 'n' Dupree (Traditional) 6:02
5. The New Hula Blues (Taj Mahal) 4:47
6. No Na Mamo (Carlos Andrade) 4:34
7. Mailbox Blues (Taj Mahal) 3:33
8. Kanikapila (Taj Mahal/Kester Smith/Rudy Costa/Pancho Graham) 6:56
Personnel:
Taj Mahal (Vocals, National Dobro Guitar, Harmonica)
Pancho Graham (Double Bass and Backing Vocals)
Kester Smith (Drums and Cowbell)
Pat Cockett (Ukulele and Backing Vocals)
Michael Barretto (Baritone Ukulele and Backing Vocals)
Wayne Jacintho (Tenor Ukulele, Guitar and Backing Vocals)
Carlos Andrade (Tenor Ukulele, Guitar and Vocals)
Fred Lunt (Hawaiian Steel Guitar)
Rudy Costa (Alto Saxophone, Kalimba, Curved Soprano, Pan Pipe, Clarinet, C-Melody Sax, Zither, Flute and Backing Vocals)
Carey Williams (Backing Vocals)