Happy birthday! Taj Mahal turns 83 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on May 17, 2025

The iconic and legendary musician turns 83 on Saturday, May. 17, 2025.

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Blues Legend Taj Mahal is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician-singer Taj Mahal has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Mahal, a cultural icon

Born Henry Saint Clair Fredericks in New York on May 17, 1942, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Mahal's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Taj hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Taj Mahal as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, Taj, you're the best!