Orchestra Baobab

The Profile

Senegalese ensemble formed in the early 1970s in Dakar, known for fusing Afro‑Cuban rhythms with West African vocal and instrumental traditions. They recorded prolifically in the 1970s–80s, paused activity in the late 1980s and returned in the early 2000s with support from the World Circuit label.

The review notes the band's origins in the early '70s (Casamance/Dakar area), mentions about twenty works recorded between the 1970s and 1980s, a period of inactivity in the late 1980s, and a reappearance on the international scene in the early 2000s via World Circuit.

The review praises the album Made In Dakar for its blend of West-Central African vocalities and Afro-Cuban sounds, highlighting tracks such as "Pape Ndiaye," "Nijaay," "Ndeleng" and "Cabral". It recalls the band's origins in the early 1970s, a late-1980s hiatus and a return in the early 2000s with support from World Circuit. The reviewer notes a European tour following the release and laments the absence of Italian dates.