On Saturday, September 2, Orchestra Baobab, one of the most emblematic bands in the history of world music, is coming to the Stavros Niarchos Park of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) to take us on a journey to the dance rhythms of the African continent, as part of the latest Parklife concert of the season. The evening starts with a DJ set by Teranga Beat spreading psychedelic afro-jazz and funky-tropical sounds of Africa in Xefoto.

The story of Orchestra Baobab begins in the 60s in the heart of the Medina of Dakar. A formation that was initially the house band at the famous Baobab Club in Dakar, evolved into the biggest dance band on the African continent. The legendary Orchestra Baobab, adored both in its homeland, Senegal, and around the world, 52 years after its founding, still brings to every place it visits its special blend, which mixes Afro-Latin and Cuban rhythms with the West African griot music.

She has over twenty studio albums to her credit, including 1982's Ken Dou Werente, which is considered one of the top world music albums, while her collaborations with names such as Ibrahim Ferrer of Buena Vista Social Club, the Cheikh Ibra Fam, Youssou N'Dour and Dave Matthews.

Program:
19.30: Teranga Beat (DJ set)
21:00: Orchestra Baobab (Live)

When:

September 2, 2023 at 7:30 p.m

Free entrance.