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Baaba Maal Plays The Barbican For The First Time In 20 Years Next May!

Baaba and his extraordinary band will be performing at the Barbican in London, the first time in 20 years at the venue, on May 30th, 2023. He will be performing his definitive tracks and music from his forthcoming album, Being. He’ll be bringing a guest to open the show with him, which will be revealed at a later date.

The general sale for tickets opens on Friday 09.12 at 10am (GMT), and tickets are available from The Barbican’s website.

 

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Press Quotes

worship at the feet of a true master.
– The Telegraph

Maal’s progressive outlook on music performance certainly warrants his booking at any of the best venues in the country.
– The Independent

Contemporary electronics and West African guitar music combine to thrilling effect with Baaba Maal’s output.

– Evening Standard

An often emotional reminder of Maal’s lengthy career and acoustic roots.
– Guardian

A rich performance was bolstered by abundant musicians, dancers and audience members.
– Financial Times

 

 

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Baaba Maal Returns To Blues Du Fleuve Festival In 2022!

Taking place in Podor, Senegal, from the 5th of December 2022. Baaba will be returning to the Blues Du Flueuve festival along with his band and will be bringing a variety of special guests. The Blues Du Fleuve is primarily a music event but also features art, fashion and artisanal crafts, as well as discussions and booths relating to local cultural issues and climate change.

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Baaba Maal At ComicCon: The Voice Of Wakanda

Being forever; The Voice of Wakanda Baaba Maal thrilled to be leading the way with Massamba Diop, drums and dancing before the spectacular first glimpse of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” in Hall H at Comic-Con in San Diego.
Baaba was invited to celebrate the announcement of the new Marvel Studios Black Panther film: Wakanda Forever, directed by Ryan Coogler. The film is due for release November 2022.
Watch Baaba’s performance back below.

Watch the trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

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The 2019 edition of the Blues Du Fleuve Festival is coming up soon!

Taking place in Podor, Senegal, on the 6th, 7th and 8th of December. The three day festival will see Baaba and his band the Daande Lenol performing alongside a variety of special guests. The Blues Du Fleuve is primarily a music event but also features art, fashion and artisanal crafts, as well as discussions and booths relating to local cultural issues and climate change.

Check back again soon for artist listings and more updates.

Official Festival Website

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