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My Take
Keb' Mo' is one of those rare artists I'd call a custodian of a tradition rather than just a performer. Born in Los Angeles and now rooted in Nashville, he's been called a living link to the Delta blues, and I think that's exactly right. What moves me is how effortlessly he folds folk, jazz, and pop into that old Mississippi sound without losing its soul. The 2018 Grammy is nice, but the real reward is hearing a man past seventy play with such warmth and ease. He's the kind of seasoned craftsman I never tire of.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Keb' Mo'
- Name (Japanese)
- ケブ・モ
- Reading
- けぶ・も
- Born
- October 3, 1951 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer-songwriter / singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Compton High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://kebmo.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kebmomusic/
- Xhttps://x.com/kebmomusic
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B1%E3%83%96%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A2
Frequently asked questions
When was Keb' Mo' born?
Born October 3, 1951 (age 74).
Where is Keb' Mo' from?
Keb' Mo' is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Keb' Mo' do?
Keb' Mo' works as guitarist, singer-songwriter, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.