Denver-born Otis Taylor, an American blues musician known for his trance-inducing modal songs played on instruments like banjo and guitar, recently mesmerized audiences at a Tiny Desk concert with his unique sound. By creating songs with minimal chord changes or lasting up to 15 minutes, Taylor's music immerses listeners in a hypnotic state, making time feel irrelevant. His musical talents span various instruments like banjo, mandolin, and harmonica, and he even received a prestigious fellowship to the Sundance Film Composers Laboratory in 2001. Taylor's ability to blend influences from Mali to The Velvet Underground makes his performance a remarkable and unforgettable experience, captivating and transcending ordinary blues music expectations.