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100
Baaba Maal’s voice has a sweet vulnerability that contrasts with his compatriot Youssou N’Dour’s muezzin-like call.
90
His first album in seven years is a richly varied work that showcases one of the world’s most distinctive voices.
1mo
90
Worldbeat master Baaba Maal’s musical homecoming on Being is not myopic or static but embraces motion through space, time, and sound.
1mo
80
‘Being’ is the most enjoyable album Maal has released to date.
2mo
80
This is stand-up-and-listen music, commanding attention in surprising ways. Being suggests that far from mellowing with age, Maal – who turns 70 in June – remains as eager and excited to explore new frontiers as he ever was.
2mo
80
An album that uses traditional African instrumentation and state-of-the-art electronica with a boldness that is extraordinary.
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Baaba Maal - Being
Genre: World Music
Country: Senegal
Final Verdict: 67% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 73th / 358
Highlight: Casamance Nights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tul-wV38oZ4
Made me think of:
Youssou N'dour
Ali Farka Touré
Salif Keita
As tradition with oldies in music, Maal pushes his his explorative range on this project that is loud and demands attention
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Track List
- Yerimayo Celebration
- Freak Out (feat. The Very Best)
- Ndungu Ruumi
- Agreement
- Boboyillo (feat. Rougi)
- Mbeda Wella (feat. Paco Lenol)
- Casamance Nights
Added on: March 14, 2023