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  • Summary: The Grammy-winning blues artist releases his first studio album in five years, featuring appearances by Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Los Lobos, and Ziggy Marley.

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
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  1. All Music Guide
    80
    Maestro never sounds the least bit unfocused. Being eclectic comes naturally to Mahal, who sees to it that Maestro is a consistently engaging celebration of his 40th year as a recording artist.
  2. The Guardian
    60
    It's an entertaining set, and makes an intriguing contrast to his early classic, "The Natch'l Blues," recorded back in 1968 and now rereleased, with light, rhythmic songs like 'Corinna' or 'She Caught the Katy' and 'Left Me a Mule to Ride' still sounding as fresh as ever.
  3. Mojo
    60
    Hearing Mahal mimic African Blues players is usually fun, but 'Zanzibar' is underwhelming. But when Ben Harper turns his guitar up, things get interesting. [Nov 2008, p.116]
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