Baaba Maal (born 12 November 1953) is a Senegalese singer and guitarist born in Podor, on the Senegal River. He is well known in Africa and internationally is probably Senegal's most famous musician after Youssou N'Dour. In addition to acoustic guitar, he also plays percussion. He has released several albums, both for independent and major labels. In July 2003, he was made a UNDP Youth Emissary.Baaba sings primarily in Pulaar and is the foremost promoter of the traditions of the Pulaar-speaking peoples who live on either side of the Senegal River in the ancient Senegalese kingdom of Futa Tooro.
Baaba Maal: Live at the Royal Festival Hall, 1 Giant Leap, The Best of the Jammys: Vol. 2, South Africa Freedom Day: Concert on the Square, Guelwaar, Essential World Music, Beccles, United Kingdom
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Life in a Day
2011
Documentary "A DAY AT A TIME"
Later with Jools Holland
2009
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Just a Kiss
2002
performer: "Souka Nayo Thievery Corporation Mix-" / writer: "Souka Nayo Thievery Corporation Mix-" - as B. Maal
$18 Million