Baaba Maal

Baaba Maal is a Senegalese singer and guitarist born in Podor, on the Senegal River. He is well known in Africa and internationally is one of Senegal's most famous musicians. 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. Baaba Maal's 11th studio album, The Traveller, recorded with Johan Hugo from The Very Best and Winston Marshall (Mumford & Sons), was released via Palm and Marathon Artists. The lead singles, "Fulani Rock" and "Gilli Men", received critical acclaim. The Traveller was released 15 January 2016, and was accompanied by a UK tour and headlining Senegal's Festival Blues Du Fleuve. Baaba Maal is accompanying Mumford & Sons on their Gentlemen of the Road tour around South Africa. He also released a new song with Mumford & Sons called "There Will Be Time".