Taj Mahal Tribute Concert Set for SF
A tribute concert honoring musician Taj Mahal is scheduled for tonight at The Masonic in San Francisco. The event features performances by Hozier, Van Morrison, and Joan Baez. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, which provides financial assistance to musicians in need.
- The beneficiary, Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, was started by singer-songwriter Victoria Williams in 1994 after a multiple sclerosis diagnosis left her with overwhelming medical bills. - The fund assists career musicians and music industry workers with vital living and medical expenses, including direct payments for housing, food, utilities, and medical treatments. - This tribute is part of an annual series of benefit concerts; the 2025 event honored Joan Baez, who is also scheduled to perform at this year's concert for Taj Mahal. - Honoree Taj Mahal is a longtime Berkeley resident who first moved to San Francisco in the late 1960s, where he played at iconic venues like The Fillmore. - In addition to the artists mentioned in the summary, the lineup for the tribute includes Stevie Van Zandt, George Thorogood, Mike Campbell, Bobby Rush, and Patty Griffin. - Taj Mahal is a multi-instrumentalist recognized for pioneering "world music" by blending American blues with Caribbean, African, and Latin influences. - A recent recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Taj Mahal has won four Grammy awards, including a 2022 win for his album "Get On Board" with Ry Cooder.
