ORCHESTRA BAOBAB

Agent: Agnes Daverio
Territory: United Kingdom, Australia, and Europe excluding France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Portugal

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  • “For more than 50 years, Orchestra Baobab has emboded the elegance of West African sounds, blending traditional Senegalese and Afro-Cuban music."

    - France 24

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Founded in 1970 in Dakar, Orchestra Baobab is more than just a band—it is an institution, a cornerstone of African music. Initially a club formation inspired by the Afro-Cuban fever that swept through West Africa, Baobab quickly forged a unique style, blending Mandinka, Wolof, and Serer sounds with Latin rhythms and timeless elegance. From their first golden era to their remarkable resurgence in the early 2000s, led by Nick Gold (Buena Vista Social Club), the band has continuously reinvented its legacy, captivating each generation with its hypnotic groove.

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“As temperatures outside drop below zero, Orchestra Baobab’s performance generates more than enough warmth on this late November night.” - Music News

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