Taj Mahal was the perfect person to channel all the cross-cultural energies of the '60s. He happily accepted the role of post-hippie bluesman, fashioning an all-inclusive roots music that integrates jazz and classical; doo-wop and reggae; gospel and calypso. He's equally at home with scorching electric solos and gentle acoustic lullabies. The consummate musician, showman and cultural historian, he insists his audience rise to its feet to celebrate the communal power of his music, so press play and leave that chair behind!