In short
The artists most similar to Baaba Maal are Ludwig Göransson, 1 Giant Leap, David Byrne, Orchestra Baobab and Salif Keita, from the same afrobeat, art pop and worldbeat circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Baaba Maal?
The artists most similar to Baaba Maal are Ludwig Göransson, 1 Giant Leap, David Byrne, Orchestra Baobab and Salif Keita, from the same afrobeat, art pop and worldbeat circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Baaba Maal?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Salif Keita, Cheikh Lô, Eddi Reader, Manu Dibango, Miriam Makeba and Ursula 1000 have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Baaba Maal" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Baaba Maal?
Baaba Maal is usually associated with afrobeat, art pop and worldbeat (SN), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.