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The Taj Mahal Travellers

The Taj Mahal Travellers
Country
Japan
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Formed in 1969 by "six meta-music creators & one electronic engineer," this group created stunning cosmic music which was always entirely improvised. The ensemble regularly played throughout Japan and was best known for events such as playing all day at a beach in Kanagawa. In 1971, they made their first tour of Europe, meeting up with Don Cherry, among others. The following year, they returned, but with a twist. From Rotterdam, they drove an old Volkswagon bus all the way to Pakistan, picking up santoors on the way in Iran. Finding the border between Pakistan and India closed, they sold the bus and flew to India - finally travelling to the Taj Mahal. Upon their return to Japan, they played a benefit concert on July 15, 1972, to help pay for their return to U.K. This concert was recorded and issued as the first of their two LPs.
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Releases on file (3)
Julian Cope — Japrocksampler Julian Cope — Japrocksampler
(Bloomsbury, 2007, TPB)
The Taj Mahal Travellers — August 1974 The Taj Mahal Travellers — August 1974
(Phoenix ASH2CD3049, 1975/2011, 2CD)
The Taj Mahal Travellers — July 15, 1972 The Taj Mahal Travellers — July 15, 1972
(Bamboo BAMCD 7011, 1972/2013, CD)
 

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