Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2025 – Orchestra Baobab

Founded in 1970 in Dakar, Orchestra Baobab is more than just a band—it is an institution, a cornerstone of African music. Initially a club formation inspired by the Afro-Cuban fever that swept through West Africa, Baobab quickly forged a unique style, blending Mandinka, Wolof, and Serer sounds with Latin rhythms and timeless elegance. From their first golden era to their remarkable resurgence in the early 2000s, led by Nick Gold (Buena Vista Social Club), the band has continuously reinvented its legacy, captivating each generation with its hypnotic groove.

Seven years of waiting—an eternity. But Orchestra Baobab never returns without reason. Made In Sénégal, set for release in October 2025, is more than just an album; it is a love letter to Senegal, to its roots, and its musical future.

Always balancing tradition and modernity, Baobab’s strings and brass resonate with the rhythms of an entire nation. From Casamance to Fouta, from Dakar to Saint-Louis, each track explores a different facet of Senegalese musical heritage. From the intimate clubs of Dakar to the world’s biggest stages, Orchestra Baobab has seen and lived it all. But this new album—blending swaying rumba, Mandinka sounds, and Afro-Cuban echoes—reminds us of one essential truth: their music is eternal.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 18+.

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.