Mo' Roots is the seventh studio album by American blues artist Taj Mahal. The musician turned away from his normal fare to record a reggae inspired collection.
Track listing All tracks composed by Taj Mahal; except where indicated "Johnny Too Bad" (Delroy Wilson, Winston Bailey, Hylton Beckford, Derrick Crooks) "Black Jack Davey" "Big Mama" "Cajun Waltz" "Slave Driver" (Bob Marley) "Why Did You Have to Desert Me?" "Desperate Lover" (Bob Andy) "Clara (St. Kitts Woman)"
Personnel Taj Mahal - vocals Hoshal Wright - guitar Bill Rich - bass Merl Saunders - organ Aston "Family Man" Barrett - ska piano Kwasi "Rocki" Dzidzornu - percussion, congas Kester Smith - trap drums Rudy Costa - soprano saxophone, flute Sister Carole Fredericks, Sister Claudia Lennear, Brother Tommy Henderson - backing vocals
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