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Orchestra Baobab
Senegalese band
Orchestra Baobab | |
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Orchestra Baobab performing in Brooklyn, New York, in 2008 | |
| Also known as | Gouye Guy de Dakar |
| Origin | Dakar, Senegal |
| Genres | Son cubano, Wolof music, Mande music, Afro-Cuban jazz |
| Years active | 1970–1987 2001–present |
| Labels | Buur Records, Musicafrique, Ledoux, World Circuit |
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| Website | orchestrabaobab.com |
Orchestra Baobab is a Senegalese band established in 1970 as the house band of the Baobab Club in Dakar.
Many of the band's original members had previously played with Star Band de Dakar in the 1960s. Directed by timbalero and vocalist Balla Sidibé, the group featured saxophonists Issa Cissoko and Thierno Koité, two singers, two guitarists and a rhythm section with drums, congas and bass guitar.
Since their formation, the band has pred