When the Baobab Club opened in Dakar in 1970, six musicians, led by saxophonist Baro N'Diaye, were lured from Star Band and the Orchestra Baobab was born. The club, in turn, is named for …

Apr 22, 2024 · A decade on from their last album and almost half a century since their formation, Senegal’s Orchestra Baobab return with a timeless set of classic, swaying tunes fusing Afro …

Celebrating 50 years, Orchestra Baobab, West Africa's top band, launches a global tour. After 7 years, they prep a 2024 album, sparking a global fan frenzy. ...more

Orchestra Baobab. 32,645 likes · 341 talking about this. The legendary group from Dakar, Senegal. Brought to you by Senegal www.orchestrabaobab.com...

Nov 7, 2024 · Formed in Senegal in 1970, Orchestra Baobab is a multi-ethnic, multi-national band that combines Latin and Caribbean music with West African styles such as the Wolof Griot and …

A multi-ethnic, multi-national band that combines Latin and Caribbean music with West African styles. Orchestra Baobab feat. Baobab-Gouye-Gui de Dakar. Orchestra Baobab feat. Baobab …

Put together by original leader and saxophonist Baro N'Diaye, the first version was a seven-piece group, three of them enticed away from Dakar's biggest band, the Star Band, who had a …

Sep 16, 2021 · Combining elements from their homes across West Africa with lush Afro-Cuban arrangements, Orchestra Baobab became one of the continent's top bands.

The original seven-piece group hailed from across Senegal, Mali, Togo and Morocco, with their diversity not only influencing their music, but also broadening their appeal: Orchestra Baobab’s …

While they had a strong Cuban influence — Cuban music had been a prevalent sound throughout West Africa since the ’40s, imported by sailors and played on the radio — Orchestra Baobab …