Music | Between the Notes Between the Notes: Keb’ Mo’ — Finding hope on the other side of 'The Breakdown' At the Grammy Museum, the blues master reflects on Taj Mahal, an unlikely career and the songs that keep him moving Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes Nov 6, 2026 59 mins ago 0 Keb' Mo' performs Oct. 27 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. Dr. Barton Goldsmith Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes Keb’ Mo’ has spent more than 50 years following the music wherever it led, and it has taken him a long way. Dr. Barton Goldsmith Photo by Angelika Goldsmith kAmx? 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