Best Contemporary Blues Album – or Contemporary Blues Recording
The Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album recognizes excellence in contemporary blues recordings. Eligible albums may vary from traditional blues structures and employ non-traditional rhythms such as funk, hip-hop, reggae, and rock, as well as contemporary production techniques.
40th Annual Grammy Awards • 1998
Honoring recordings released between Aug 31, 1996 and Aug 30, 1997
Taj Mahal won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album – or Contemporary Blues Recording with "Señor Blues"
Winners & Nominees 1998
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Señor Blues
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Come On Home (Album)
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Reckless (Album)
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Sweet Potato Pie (Album)
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Trippin' Live (Album)