Orchestra Baobab and Nubiyan Twist

Cheltenham

When? Friday 3 May 2024 8:00pm - 10:45pm Evening

Where? Town Hall, Main Hall

Kick off your Festival with this dance floor double bill.

From simple beginnings in Senegal, Orchestra Baobab are a seminal band in world music. One of Africa’s great iconic bands thanks to the new groove they crafted in 1970, enjoy sun-soaked sounds from Afro-Cuban rhythm with Portuguese influences and Congolese rumba.

Drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, Latin, soul, reggae and dance music, expect ultra-tight musicianship and an infectious 10-piece big band sound from Nubiyan Twist. 

Orchestra Baobab line up:

Zacharia Koité: vocals, congas
Alpha Dieng, Thierno Koité: tenor, alto saxophone
Wilfrid Zinsou: Sax Tenor
Yahya Fall: guitar
Elhadji Malick Sy: bass
Mamadou Mountaga Koité: drums, timbales
Moussa Sissokho: congas
René “Bolero” Sowarche: Guitare Solo

Please note this is a standing event. All standing tickets are unreserved in this venue. Rear Gallery and Balcony are reserved seating.

 

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