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Baaba Maal

Born : 1953 in Podor (Senegal)

Language : English / Wolof

Category : Composer / Male Artist / Songwriter

Style of music : world music

The richness of Senegal music cannot be denied. Some artists, like Baaba Maal, manage to reproduce the essential traditions while blending them with more modern sounds. His Toucouleur blood also adds a particular note which rings in his songs. With Youssou N'Dour and Ismaël Lô, Baaba Maal forms a trio which has sent Senegal musical culture rocketing to the top of the international charts.

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TELEVISION

Album - 2009 - Because - (ref. BEC 5772521)

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Television

INTERNATIONAL RICHE AFRIQUE

Album - 2007 -

MISSING YOU

Album - 2001 - (ref. 467566)

LIVE AT THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL

Live Album - 2000 - Naïve - (ref. 428788)

NOMAD SOUL

Album - 1998 - (ref. 846 532 2)

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Souka Nayo

FIRIN'IN FOUTA

Album - 1994 - Mango - (ref. 539 944)

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LAM TORO

Album - 1993 - Mango - (ref. 9925)

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Yela

BAAYO

Album - 1991 - Mango - (ref. 539 907)

TAARA

Album - 1990 - Melodie - (ref. 387 742)

DJAM LEELII

Album - 1989 - (ref. FMSD 5014)

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Djam Leelii

WANGO

Album - 1988 - Night & day - (ref. SYLCD 8348)

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