Release Date: 15 January 2016
Label: Marathon
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5060454941798
Genres: World Music Alternative
Release Date: 15 January 2016
Label: Marathon
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5060454940142
Genres: World Music Alternative
Description
Baaba Maal, the Senegalese master-musician and cultural warrior, has an electrifying new sound and exhilarating studio album.
The Traveller, Baaba's eleventh album, is scheduled for release in January 2016, a mixture of roots African sounds and cutting-edge western electro elements.
The Traveller was recorded in London and Senegal; in making the record Baaba Maal has collaborated with Johan Hugo from The Very Best. The Very Best's two albums were genre-shattering, bright meshes of Afropop and electro; Hugo has also worked with MIA, Coldplay, and Amadou and Marian, among many others.
'I am so inspired by The Traveller,' says Baaba Maal. 'I feel we have achieved a perfect blend of sensibilities drawn not only from Africa and Europe but from all over the globe: I feel The Traveller defines how the planet looks at this time from the point-of-view of Senegal, Africa's most westerly country. And despite problems in many places, that view is extremely positive and inspiring.'
Complementing the record Baaba has a tight new six piece road-band, a departure from his previous larger line-ups, that will express the fresh sound, a soulful truth and pulsating excitement of his latest innovative music.
Description
Baaba Maal, the Senegalese master-musician and cultural warrior, has an electrifying new sound and exhilarating studio album.
The Traveller, Baaba's eleventh album, is scheduled for release in January 2016, a mixture of roots African sounds and cutting-edge western electro elements.
The Traveller was recorded in London and Senegal; in making the record Baaba Maal has collaborated with Johan Hugo from The Very Best. The Very Best's two albums were genre-shattering, bright meshes of Afropop and electro; Hugo has also worked with MIA, Coldplay, and Amadou and Marian, among many others.
'I am so inspired by The Traveller,' says Baaba Maal. 'I feel we have achieved a perfect blend of sensibilities drawn not only from Africa and Europe but from all over the globe: I feel The Traveller defines how the planet looks at this time from the point-of-view of Senegal, Africa's most westerly country. And despite problems in many places, that view is extremely positive and inspiring.'
Complementing the record Baaba has a tight new six piece road-band, a departure from his previous larger line-ups, that will express the fresh sound, a soulful truth and pulsating excitement of his latest innovative music.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Baaba Maal
Baaba Maal
Tiny Ruins
PS Hitsquad
Baaba Maal
Real Lies
Alaskalaska
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
Courtney Barnett
Jamie Isaac
