# Ep. 271 - TAJ MAHAL ("She Caught the Katy")

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Podcast: [Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/songcraft-spotlight-on-songwriters-320423)
Published: 2026-01-20T22:38:18+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4696

## Resource

18-time Grammy nominee and American musical legend Taj Mahal goes deep on his influences and his approach to the craft.

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