Sends shivers through your spine
N. Kull | 06/01/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Baayo is by far Baaba Maal's most incredible work. He is truly in his element in this album, expressing his griot upbringing and traditional roots. While some of his other albums venture on pop, Baayo is traditional Senegalese music in the purest sense. His voice will give you chills, and his harmonies with Mansour Seck are spectacular. I have a large collection of African c.d.s, yet I keep coming back to this one. And if you have the chance to see him live in concert, as I have many times, I promise you a breathtaking experience you won't forget."
Taste
taste | the dog house | 10/20/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It is a scandal that people do not know about this man. This is just beautiful music played with a generousity and spirit and skill that leave you gobsmacked. I would like to say something emotional but I'll end up sounding like a bloody hippy. Well worth buying even if you can't eat for a week."
Unbelievable
Enrique Jaramillo | Bogota. Colombia | 03/29/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"my all time favourite from african music and the best record by Baaba that I know. I have heard this cd at least a thousand time and its magic spell has not fade away. If you want to get into african music this is a must and should be your first choice. ."