Star Online, Malaysia — HONG KONG (AP): Ben Kingsley, famous for his Oscar-winning portrayal of Indian independence hero Mohandas Gandhi, is reaching deeper into the country's history with a new role as the Mogul emperor who ordered the construction of the Taj Mahal. more info

All About Jazz — TAJ MAHAL AND DAVID HIDALGO COME TOGETHER WITH ROOTS GROUP LOS CENZONTLES FOR AMERICAN HORIZON Taj Mahal Blues legend Taj Mahal and master guitarist/multi-instrumentalist David Hidalgo(Los Lobos) have collaborated with Mexican-American roots grou... more info

All About Jazz — This interview is part of the book project under your skin which includes Interviews with David Murray, Ornette Coleman, Chuck D - Public Enemy, Taj Mahal, Yusef Lateef, Melvin Gibbs, Bob James, Malika Zarra, Zap Mama, Les Nubians, Lydia Lunch, Lee "... more info

Live Daily — Disco icon Gloria Gaynor [ tickets ] is celebrating the 30th anniversary of her signature hit "I Will Survive" with a re-recording of the classic anthem on her own label and a series of live dates that kick off tonight (10/22) with a special performa... more info

Sky News — Up to 21 people are feared dead and 17 injured after a train crash near the Taj Mahal in northern India. more info

New Times Broward-Palm Beach, FL — Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt has been palling around with Harlem-bred bluesman Taj Mahal since the '60s, bonding through a mutual love of roots music. But this is the pair's first tour together; they'll coheadline under the name BonTaj Ro... more info

All About Jazz — Kalil can really SING! TAJ MAHAL A very special young talent. KENNY BURRELL Kalil Wilson is a rising young Los Angeles jazz vocalist who has received broadcast radio airplay on KJAZZ L.A., and has performed at such venues as Lincoln Center and ... more info