Made in Dakar
Published:
COMPOSERS: Various
LABELS: World Circuit
PERFORMER: Orchestra Baobab
CATALOGUE NO: WCD078
Orchestra Baobab were recording in the same Dakar studio as N’Dour, and each shows up briefly on the other’s album. Baobab found new success for their unreconstructed, Afro-Latin 1970s style when they reformed a few years ago, and their relaxed pace, old-school guitar sound and rampant sax are on form as they revisit and extend their repertoire. Alongside several lead singers, the outstanding performances are Barthelemy Attisso’s long, versatile guitar breaks.