| Hidden Treasures of Taj Mahal | ||||
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| Released | 21 August 2012 [1] | |||
| Recorded | 1969-1973 | |||
| Genre | Blues | |||
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Hidden Treasures of Taj Mahal is a compilation album by American blues artist Taj Mahal. [2] The first disc contains previously unreleased studio tracks recorded between 1969 and 1973. [2] The second disc contains full live concert from April 18, 1970, at Royal Albert Hall in London, England. [3]
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