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Baaba Maal: his family as inspiration
The Senegalese musician Baaba Maal describes how his parents inspired and motivated him. 'What I was trying to achieve in the West was to come back and bring opportunities espcecially to her - so the only way I can pay back to my mum is to write her a song.'
Image: Baaba Maal performs in New York City, 2009. Credit: Getty
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| Role | Contributor |
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| Interviewed Guest | Baaba Maal |
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