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“I did not like that name "world music" in the beginning. I think that African music must get more respect than to be put in a ghetto like that. We have something to give to others. When you look to how African music is built, when you understand this kind of music, you can understand that a lot of all this modern music that you are hearing in the world has similarities to African music. It's like the origin of a lot of kinds of music.”

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Baaba Maal, born on November 12, 1953, is a renowned Senegalese singer. His music blends African traditional music with modern pop elements, winning the hearts of fans worldwide. more

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