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Joan Armatrading talks to the revered Senegalese guitarist Baaba Maal.

Following on from the success of her first series, legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter, Joan Armatrading, brings together a collection of great guitarists from around the world, in this five part series. 

In today's programme she transforms listeners to the northern most reaches of Senegal and the music and culture of Baaba Maal, an inspirational musician at home and abroad. She hears about the core of classical music at the heart of traditional and contemporary music, the range of instruments that make up the beautiful sounds from the region and the extraordinary position of Senegal in Africa, a meeting place for Arabic and African cultures. Baaba demonstrates some different tunings to Joan, that reveal the geographic and cultural origins of the music; he also discusses the resurgence of interest in traditional music among young musicians in Dakar.


Producer: Kate Bland
A Just Radio production for BBC Radio 4.

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Joan Armatrading talks to leading guitarists about their music and guitar technique

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Joan Armatrading talks to leading guitarists about their music and guitar technique

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