Baaba Maal

Senegalese singer (born 1953)
Person human Q684021
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Baaba Maal

Summary

Baaba Maal is a human[1]. Born in Podor[2], he… he was born on November 12, 1953[3]. He worked as a singer[4] and guitarist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (465 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Baaba Maal was born in Podor[2].
  • Baaba Maal was born on November 12, 1953[3].
  • Baaba Maal held citizenship in Senegal[7].
  • Baaba Maal's professions included singer[4].
  • Baaba Maal worked as a guitarist[5].
  • Baaba Maal's field of work was worldbeat[8].
  • Baaba Maal received the Prince Claus Award[9].
  • Baaba Maal is recorded as male[10].
  • Baaba Maal's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Baaba Maal's genre is music of Africa[12].
  • Baaba Maal's record label is recorded as Island Records[13].
  • Baaba Maal's Commons category is recorded as Baaba Maal[14].
  • Baaba Maal's instrument is recorded as guitar[15].
  • Baaba Maal's instrument is recorded as voice[16].
  • Baaba Maal's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[17].
  • Baaba Maal's nominated for is recorded as Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album[18].
  • Baaba Maal's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[19].
  • Baaba Maal's start of work period is recorded as 1989[20].
  • Baaba Maal's significant person is recorded as Tidjane Hane[21].
  • Baaba Maal's sibling is recorded as Ameth Male[22].
  • Baaba Maal's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+7455'}[23].
  • Baaba Maal's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+6533'}[24].

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Origins and Family

Baaba Maal was born in Podor[2]. He was born on November 12, 1953[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4] and guitarist[5]. Baaba Maal's field of work was worldbeat[8].

Recognition

Baaba Maal received the Prince Claus Award[9].

Why It Matters

Baaba Maal ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (465 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Baaba Maal born?

Baaba Maal was born in Podor[2].

What did Baaba Maal do for work?

Baaba Maal worked as singer[4] and guitarist[5].

What awards did Baaba Maal receive?

Honors received include Prince Claus Award[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website https://www.baabamaal.tv/
    Significant person Tidjane Hane
    Genre
    Instrument guitar, voice
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