The Blues Du Fleuve event in 2006 was held in the Podor Fort in Baaba Maal's hometown. It was set to the backdrop of the River Senegal and included contemporary and traditional music of the region. Baaba Maal arrived at the festival greeted by generations of the townspeople chanting his name and a procession of boats, watch our streaming video below to see some of the highlights of the festival.

He performed an inspiring set... download our free video clip of the concert to see some for yourself (35mb quicktime file).