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They remember when few people wanted to hear their sultry blend of Afro-Cuban music. Those were the decades when members of Orchestra Baobab had to take jobs outside their chosen profession -- the ...

One of West Africa's most charming bands is back — again. Stream Baobob's reunion album before its release next week. Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released. However, ...

There's no rule for pinpointing the exact spot where a group goes from group to institution. If you have to ask whether a certain name has reached that point, that probably means the answer is no--but ...

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Senegal’s Orchestra Baobab honors a former bandmate on “Tribute to Ndiouga Dieng,” a spicy mix of African and Cuban tempos with no rust and a fluctuating pulse. Relying on two-saxophone leads and kora ...

In the 1970s, the musical environment of Senegal was ready for a revolution. Orchestra Baobab delivered. Combining a variety of established popular styles from Casamance, Ghana, Congo and Cuba, the ...

Iconic West African group Orchestra Baobab celebrates the Golden Anniversary of its formation with new vinyl release of their 2002 reunion album, Specialist in All Styles . If you don’t have any ...

DEVOTEES OF West African sounds won't be surprised by the opening number on Orchestra Baobab 's exuberant new album, but newcomers might want to double-check the title. Yes, this disc was "Made in ...