Maal, Baaba / Baaba Maal (Palm World Voices Series)
Album: Baaba Maal (Palm World Voices Series)   Collection:World
Artist:Maal, Baaba   Added:Sep 2005
Label:Palm Pictures, Inc.  

A-File Activity
Add Date: 2005-11-13 Pull Date: 2006-01-15 Charts: Reggae/World
Week Ending: Dec 18 Dec 11 Dec 4 Nov 27
Airplays: 1 1 4 1

Recent Airplay
1. May 11, 2010: At the Cafe Bohemian
Koni
4. Dec 09, 2005: No Cover, No Minimum
Minuit
2. Dec 31, 2005: Afro Rhythm
Bushes
5. Nov 29, 2005: At the Cafe Bohemian
Daande Lenol
3. Dec 13, 2005: At the Cafe Bohemian
Koni
6. Nov 28, 2005: Sunshine ... in the Afternoon
Mbolo

Album Review
Decca
Reviewed 2005-10-27
A sort of “best of,” showcasing the singing/songwriting talents of this Senegalese superstar. These tracks are compiled from previous CDs (most of which are in the library), and are a good introduction to his music. He’s got a great, soaring voice and delivers both lowkey (vocals & strings) traditional music and electronic tracks.

*1. Relaxed and joyful blend of voices/strings. Just lovely.
2. Guitar w/almost a country sound, into a chorus. Midtempo. Cool.
*3. Bright midtempo w/good use of guitar & great vocals.
4. Reggae-infused electro dance of African unity.
5. Trippy beat-driven dance w/soaring vocals.
*6. Midtempo w/a dark feeling & a hint of North Africa.
7. Dark electronica into a darker spacey sound. Hold me, I’m scared.
8. Driving dance track w/a sexy Afro groove.
*9. Kora, percussion, vocals. Sweet, midtempo track.
10. Uptempo Afro-funk groove w/a big sound & touch of reggae.
11. Mostly slow & simple. A warm & sweet, relaxed song.

Track Listing
1. Koni   7. Bushes
2. Jamma Jenngii   8. Mbolo
3. Minuit   9. Cherie
4. Africans Unite   10. Hamady Boiro
5. Guelel   11. Baayo
6. Daande Lenol   .