Baaba Maal On the Road - Edition "Bootleg" Live Acoustic (Palm Pictures, 2008) There is a whole array of simply wonderful African singers out there on the world music scene today, but if I had to put one on the top of my list it would be Senegal's Baaba Maal. Maal's ability to take a phrase of music, turning it over until it's bright and shiny and then to deliver it in such a way to as to...
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We haven't heard much from Baaba Maal recently...not since his 2001 album Missing You...Me Yeewnii. He's done concerts, of course, and there was the compilation Palm World Voices: Baaba Maal, which contained highlights from his career. Well, that's about to change. I'm eagerly anticipating the new acoustic album called On The Road, but since it hasn't arrived yet, here's a little Baaba to whet ...
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Singing has never been Baaba Maal's problem. Finding something interesting for the voice to do is more of a challenge.
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With the big M no longer so accepting of sharing, I've been sharing CDs with some folks at work, face to face, and we have started doing so as themes: Girl, Woman, Science Fiction.... Baaba Maal, Bess, You Is My Woman Now:Truly enjoying the sci-fi theme, as my wife and I were digging Star Wars Disco by Meco on our drive this weekend... perhaps will post that mix list later.
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I've never been, but Ivylander got me all hot and bothered with a most excellent Kora-Senegal post. So, I'm riding some coattails with a little Baaba Maal.I've yet to catch him live and I hear it's worth every penny one might spend, but I very much enjoy his recordings. They're generally quite lively and often have a certain childlike element of uplift or just some very pure energy, even duri...
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I love when artists use their talents and music to spread awareness, especially for those who can't call for help. Baaba Maal has a new album out called Television, heavy with West African tradition and his personal blend of down tempo sounds. He is such an awesome example of someone living out their music's message. He shows care towards the development of his whole continent with a huge fo...
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With its subtle blending of electronic dance elements with the timeless tradition of West African musical traditions, Television is a groundbreaking successor to 2001’s Grammy-nominated Missing You. As he has made clear, Baaba Maal’s mission in West Africa extends beyond his music. He is committed to the concerns of families, young people and the future of the continent, as is reflected in his
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