Orchestra Baobab

Line up:

Ndeye Korka Dieng – vocals
Zaccharia Koité – vocals
Seydou Norou Koité – alto saxophone 
Wilfrid Zinsou – trombone
Yahya Fall – rhythm guitar
René Sowatche – lead / rhythm guitar
Malick Sy – bass
Moussa Sissokho – congas
Mamadou Mountaga Koité – drums 

Orchestra Baobab – The Soul of Senegal

Orchestra Baobab is back at Cosmopolite — a band that not only makes music history but embodies its very heart. Since 1970, the legendary musicians from Dakar have combined Afro-Cuban rhythms with Senegalese traditions, creating a sound that is both timeless and boundless.

With their upcoming album Made in Sénégal, they mark a new chapter in a musical odyssey that has captivated generations. Audiences can expect a hypnotic blend of Afro-Cuban jazz and rumba — always delivered with the elegant signature that has made Baobab an icon.

«Baobab make music for all-night dancing, and a rapt London audience are teased on to their feet… these seasoned players can still raise the roof while barely breaking a sweat.» The Guardian

Baobab has previously played Cosmopolite three times, most recently in 2024, and each time the hall has been filled with energy, dance, and pure musical magic. Now they invite us again on a journey through Senegal’s musical landscape — from Casamance to Saint-Louis — with new songs, classics, and perhaps a glimpse of future collaborations.

This is a rare chance to experience a band that has shaped and renewed African music over five decades — and that still plays with a vitality and presence few can match.