Orchestra Baobab

Senegal’s legendary band Orchestra Baobab is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new album scheduled for release in Autumn 2024, but on November 24, 2023, the group unveiled its first single, taken from this new opus, long awaited by their fans. The song is simply called “50 ANS”.

The sublime single expresses all the talent of the group and what has made its success along the years: a rich and intense rhythmic base, captivating melodic singing, and superb brass arrangements.

“The decades pass but we are still here” seem to say the oldest musicians of the group, like Thierno Koité on saxophone, Moussa Sissokho on congas, Taga Koité on drums or Yahya Fall on rhythm guitar. “Our group is united,” add the youngest. We are united in all our diversity, old or young, yes this group is an institution but we continue on our journey with the same legendary enthusiasm, always joyful, more accomplices than ever! 

The sound of Baobab is indeed intact, a unique blend of Afro-Cuban style, international pop and traditional Griot music. Their creativity is always driven by fabulous melodies, which have made their reputation. Lively and vibrant, let’s celebrate together the fiftieth anniversary of the Orchestra Baobab, at the Princess Pavilion!