Baaba Maal, Senegalese singer-songwriter and guitarist

Baaba Maal

Senegalese singer and guitarist (born 1953)

Baaba Maal is a Senegalese singer and guitarist born in Podor, on the Senegal River. 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.