Baaba Maal

OtherSenegal

Baaba Maal stands as one of Africa's most influential voices, bringing the rich traditions of Fulani music from Senegal to global audiences while pioneering a revolutionary blend of acoustic guitar, traditional percussion, and world music collaboration. His powerful tenor voice and socially conscious lyrics have made him a cultural ambassador, addressing themes of identity, spirituality, and social justice across albums like "Lam" and "Nomad Soul," which earned Grammy recognition and helped define the sound of contemporary African world music. Through decades of artistic innovation and cross-cultural dialogue, Maal has inspired countless musicians and demonstrated the universal resonance of West African musical heritage.

Discography

Albums

Title Unknown

1981

Dannibe

1982

1[A] Daande Lenol / Maudo Hormo / Taara / Salurinanam

2[B] Bibbi Leydi / Yaalo Waali / Keme Bureyma

Vol.2: Pindi Pinaal

1983

1[A] Mustaga Taal / Samba Adama / Diwoya

2[B] Dono Gelaajo Jeego / Yeela / Njolam

Vol. 3: Taan Farba Baggel

1983

1[A] Hanadu Musa / Sehilam Banndam / Ndungu Danaama / Silli Ngalaa Coju

2[B] Elimaan Buubakaran / Masina Tooro / Taaan Farba Baggel

Senegal 83

Studio1983

1[A] Depense / Yewende / Yela

2[B] Sonankoro / Saye Saye / Bour Yalla

Djam Leeli

1983

1[A] Daaniibe / Djam Leeli / Warca

2[B] Sehilam / Lam Tooro / Loodo / Kottodee

Vol. 2: Yela

1984

1[A] Yela / Dantal / Bamba

2[B] Ko Wone Mayo / Salia / N'Doungo

Yewende

Studio1984

1[A] Fouta Toro / Dialo Wali / Yewende

2[B] Wango Arti / Samba Thiam / Senegal Tine

Vol.3: Bibbe Leydi Ngoume

1984

1[A] Dande Legnol / Tino Ramos / Elimane Boubacar

2[B] Sara Inama / Tedungal / Sehilam

Vol. 4

Studio1985

1[A] O. U. A. / Dental / Ndomane

2[B] Ba Abdoul / Porel Djeri / Dagnal Aduna

Vol. 5

Studio1985

1[A] Tara / Lodo / Diahowo

2[B] Aduna / Dental 2

Suka Naayo

Studio1987

1[A] Jombaajo / Mi Yahataa / Sakkam Bewdo

2[B] Suka Naayo / Demngalam / Baydi Kacce

Wango

Syllart1988

1[A] Wango Arti / Demgalam / Laam Tooro

2[B] Yiiri Yalla / Loodo / Sehil

Djam Leeli

Rogue1989

1[A] Lam Tooro / Loodo / Muudo Hormo / Salminanam

2[B] Maacina Tooro / Djam Leelii / Bbbe Leydy / Sehilam

Passion

1989

Taara

1990

1Sawaly / Bamba / Leydi Rimbe / Dikel / Taara / Maayo Wadi Dyam / Yiiri Yalla / Loodo / Sehil

Ndilane

Studio1990

1[A] Deliya / Bambado / Lare

2[B] Ar-Yilo / Yela / Hama Yerowel

Baayo

1991

1[A] Baayo / Mariama / Joulowo / Diahowo

2[B] Bouyel / Yero Mama / Agouyadji / Dogata

Nouville Generation

Studio1991

1[A] Generation Nouville / Ngalu / Signature

2[B] Hamady Boiro / Sy Sawande / Free Mandela

Olel

1992

1[A] Olel / Garoowo / Lem Gi

2[B] Danube / Naange / Gidelam

Thiayo

1992

1[A] Thiayo / Yellitaare / Minuit

2[B] Yela / Bouaro / Tooro

Lam Toro

1992

Lam Toro - The Remix Album

1992

Yele

1993

1[A] Yele (Hamady Bogle)

2[B] Hamady Boiro / Yele (Dub Mix)

Hamady Bogle

1993

1[A] Hamady Bogle (Yelle)

[B] Hamady Bogle

1993

Hamady Boiro

1993

1[A] Hamdy Boiro (remix) / Hamady Boiro (radio edition) / Hamady Boiro (dub mix) / Naange

2[B] Featuring Mecca B

Dans Gawla

1993

1[A] Laguiya / Ngawla / Farba

2[B] Thiaroye / Galoyabe / Jalalo

En Concert Sous La Direction de RFI

BH Electronic1993

1??

World Roots Live In 92 and 93

Music & Words1993

No Make Player

Piranha1993

Tono

1994

1[A] Njilou / Fanta / Diamma / Hayo Mi Dagni

2[B] Wara / Ndakarou / Tono

Tiim Timol

Studio1994

1[A] Njillam Welli / Swing Yela / Ca Est La / Amadou Ampathe Ba

2[B] Mbaye / Tiim Timol / Yoni / Yelo-Yelo

Firin' In Fouta

1994

Sidiki

1994

[B] Sidiki

1994

Take Me To God

Island1994

N'Der Fouta Tooro Vol. 1

1994

Gorel

1995

1African Woman (Radio Edit) / Toure / Caella / Gorel (M. A. W. remix)

Gorel - Masters at Work Remix

1995

1[A] Gorel (Edit) / Gorel (Vocal TV)

[B] Gorel

1995

Toure Remix

1995

1[A] Toure / Ca Et La / Gorel / African

2[B] Ndakaru / Baayo / Mariama / Thiaroye

Live En Allemagne

1995

1[A] Get Ready / Femmes De Mon Pays / Diahowo

2[B] Thieddo / Presentation of "Live En Allemagne"

Sunigal

1995

1[A] Ndaga / Woulobe Lele / Gal Gui / Miskinebe

2[B] Hommage A Guelaye / Laabi Dine / Cheri (E) / Miabe

Pouloroubie

1995

1[A] Almany Boucoum / Soukonaba / Ndiaye Binta Ndiaye / Tandibiya / Quinze Ans

2[B] Pouloroubie / Kairaba / Tabakaly / Mamadou Moussa

Firin' In Fouta ; Audiophile Limited Vinyl Edition

1995

1[A] African Woman / Sidiki / Gorel

2[B] Swing Yela / Salimoun (Funky Kora) / Sama Duniya

3[C] Mbaye / Toure / Ca Et La

4[D] Njilou / Ba / Yoni

Senegal Flash Les Tubes de L'Annee

1995

Reggae on the River The 10th Anniversary Part 1

Earth Beat1995

Tele Varietes

1996

1[A] Mame Adama / Galo Yaabe / Duga

2[B] Taara / Seede / Laguiya

Dounya

1996

1[A] Dounya / Lenol Lam / Amadou

2[B] Baye Birane / Salaye / Ngane

Aiwa

1996

1[A] Ndakarou / Nemanam / Amin / Aiwa

2[B] Souka Nayo / Niwa / Dagnal / Koni

Souvenirs

1996

1[A] Sarou / Dama - Rewo / Tiudol / Diofnde Fouta

2[B] Miyewni / Cire - Cire / Cerno Mountaga / Diama Goudiry

Memorial Ibra Kasse

1996

1[A] Walo / Thiabi-bi / Yaye Boy / Ndadane-yi

2[B] Rijalulah / Ndiagamar / Salsa

NOMAD SOUL

1997

1[A] Fanta / Mbolo / Douwayra / Naayo

2[B] Cheri / Delia / Guelel

Diapason des Stars 97 Vol. 1

1997

1[A] Contents not indicated

2[B] Contents not indicated

Diapason des Stars 97 Vol. 2

1997

1[A] Contents not indicated

2[B] Contents not indicated

Demba Ndiaye & le Groupe Ndylane

1997

Maayo

1997

1[A] Barrage / Saare / Hiiri

2[B] Samba Diop / Lewa / Sama Haani

NOMAD SOUL

1998

Nomad Soul - 2eme Partie Musique du Monde

Studio1998

1[A] Toro / Fifire Lao / Sa Dani / Universite

2[B] So / Koni / Chantons / Lamdam

In Search of the Lost Riddim

1998

Diapason 98 Vol.1

1998

1[A] Banna / Dorobe / Moi Monsieur

2[B] Mentalite / Africain / Laax Jaay

Saloum Saloum

1998

1[A] Saloum Saloum / Sunu Senegal / Nguewel

2[B] Thialaka / Tyson / Gainde

Souka Nayo

Palm Pictures1998

1[A] Souka Nayo (I Will Follow You) Album Version / Souka Nayo (I Will Follow You) Newsday Remix

2[B] Souka Nayo (I Will Follow You) Yard Mix / Souka Nayo (I Will Follow You) Thievery Mix

Alahou

KSF no number1998

1[A] Alahou / Diebelu Na / America

2[B] Bourokabou / Africa / Bakann bi

Live at the Royal Festival Hall

1999

1Mbolo / African Woman / Koni (Featuring Ernest Ranglin) / Douwayra

Live A Londres Et St-Louis

Studio1999

1[A] Hymne Pour Le Fouta / Dem Ngalam / Borom Signature / Douwayra

2[B] Koni (avec Ernest Ranglin) / Cherie (avec Abou Djouba Deh)

L'Epopee d'El-Hadi Omar Taal

1999

1[A] No contents shown

2[B] No contents shown

Africa Fete 99

Palm Pictures1999

Laamdo

2000

1[A] Bouki / Buur / Deungueul Naan

2[B] Gambia / Ngare Ngamen / Dioula / Gongama

Jam La Paix Ci La Lepp Xadj

2000

1[A] (Thione Seck) / (Fallou Dieng) / (Maty Thiam Dogo) / (Baba Maal)

2[B] (Youssou N'Dour) / (Mapenda Seck) / (Assane Mboup)

Lolo

2000

1[A] Lolo / Golle / Mansane Cisse / Nidiaye

2[B] Soyna Moussou / Kide / Nagana / Dounya

Jombaajo

2000

Mi Yewnii

PCS no suffix2000

1[A] Salminanam / Falaay Fanaan / Miyabele / Njarabii / Allah Addu Jam

2[B] Mi Yewnii / Yoolele / Ko Wonee Naayo / Fanta / Laare Yoo

Missing You

Palm Pictures2001

Gloire des Stars; Allez, Allez!!

Origines2002

1[A] Ca Kanam 1 / Gainde Ndiaye / Salsa des Lions

2[B] Ca Kanam 2 / Yaay Jambaar / Al Hamdou Lillahi

Tijaan

2002

1[A] Ndille / Welli / Leydimaa / Kammbe

2[B] Tijaan Yahani / Samba Yaya / Sebbo Pulo / Jamma Jengi

Red Hot+Riot!

MCA2002

Black Hawk Down

Decca2002

19eme Anniversaire Raam-Daan vol 1

KSF no number2002

1[A] Diankhabi / Diongoma / Abibatou

2[B] Mercedes / Jamm la Paix / Mane mi Gnoul

Mbaalaxfunk

KSF no number2002

1[A] Let's Go Senegal / Don't Even Think About It / Don't Go Crazy / Mapenda

2[B] I Tried Over / Freedom / Musique notre medicament / Bounia

The Best of Eary Years

Wrasse Records2003

Serious

Palm Pictures2003

1- Baaba Maal (vo) on track 6 (Distracted Minds).

Farba

2004

1[A] Farba / Delli Delli / Waali / Garba Dilli

2[B] Saydu Nuru Ba / Man Kene / Jamanu / Yela Yele

Sangoul

2005

1[A] Sangoul / Mbaye Sy / Yinkili

2[B] Tono / Thiayo / Diarale

Palm World Voices

Palm Pictures2005

Kattode and Sangoul

2006

International "Riche Afeique!!!"

2007

On the Road - Edition Bootleg-Live

Palm Pictures2008

1Baayo / Fanta / Farba / Iyango / Koni / African Unite (Yolela) / Cherie / Bamba

Television

Palm Pictures2009

1- Long awaited new release in August 2009. Baaba Maal showed a new magic of his one-and-only music.

2Great performance with Super Diamono in Senegal.

3Last updated on May 5, 2012

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EPs

International EP

Palm Pictures2009