Orchestra Baobab

Senegal’s legendary band Orchestra Baobab take to The Everyman stage as part of Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

On 24 November 2023, Orchestra Baobab released ‘50 ANS’, the first single from their upcoming album. Written by drummer Taga Koité and sung by his son Papino alongside Alpha Dieng, the song marks the band’s 50th anniversary. Recorded live at London’s renovated KOKO, ‘50 ANS’ showcases the group’s ability to reinvent itself while maintaining its Afro-Cuban roots. With rich rhythms, melodic singing and superb brass arrangements, the track is already considered a new classic. The song celebrates the band’s unity across generations and their continued creativity and enthusiasm.

Orchestra Baobab’s unique blend of Afro-Cuban, international pop and traditional Griot music remains as vibrant as ever.

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Venue Information - The Everyman

The Everyman is a non-profit company that produces and presents the best in Irish and international performance for Cork and Irish audiences. Our mission is to be indispensable to all of the communities we serve: audiences, artists (local, national, international), employees and suppliers, while remaining rooted in, and inextricably linked to, Cork.

Our beautiful theatre is 650-seat listed building and a jewel of late Victorian architecture, celebrating its 120th birthday in 2017. The building is steeped in history and the auditorium is a favourite with audiences and performers alike for its intimacy and atmosphere.