Renowned Senegalese musician Baaba Maal returns with Djam Leelii, an album recorded during his stay in Paris. Filled with his own original compositions, from "Daane Lenol" to "Maacina Tooro," Maal's performances are resonant with rhythmic chanting, accentuated by guitars. "Salminanam" especially will have listeners reaching for repeat play, with its cheerful upbeat tempo. Definitely recommended for fans of African music. ~ Murrday Fisher, All Music Guide

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'On Television, Baaba Maal collaborates with Didi Gutman and Sabina Sciubba of New York's Brazilian Girls to fashion an album that combines subtle electronica with his own kind of Senegalese pop. The album took three years to record, and one track, the softly percolating dance tune "International," appeared the previous year on the Brazilian Girls CD New York City. The tune is club-friendly, with Maal delivering an unusually subdued vocal. The mix here is shorter and lacks the dub-like effects the Brazilia...   [ read more ]

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Baaba Maal has long been known for his exciting live performances, and this well-recorded live show does a nice job of capturing his energy. Only one of the tunes here clocks in at under ten minutes and little of the time seems wasted, with the large band (with no less than eight percussionists) driving the singer in his remarkable performance. Of particular note is a guest appearance by Ernest Ranglin on the lovely "Koni." ~ Tim Sheridan, All Music Guide

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