Baaba Maal: Biography, Facts and Career
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Baaba Maal (Fula: 𞤄𞤢𞥄𞤦𞤢 𞤃𞤢𞥄𞤤, born 13 June 1953) 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. Maal sings primarily in Pulaar and promotes the traditions of the Pulaar-speaking people, who live on either side of the Senegal River in the ancient Senegalese kingdom of Futa Tooro.
Quick facts about Baaba Maal
- Full name: Baaba Maal
- Born: 1953-11-12
- Nationality: Senegal
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q684021
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Who is Baaba Maal?
Baaba Maal (Fula: 𞤄𞤢𞥄𞤦𞤢 𞤃𞤢𞥄𞤤, born 13 June 1953) is a Senegalese singer and guitarist born in Podor, on the Senegal River.
What nationality is Baaba Maal?
Baaba Maal is Senegal.
When was Baaba Maal born?
Baaba Maal was born on 1953-11-12.
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