Senegal's legendary band Orchestra Baobab is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new album scheduled for release in Autumn 2024, but on November 24, 2023, the group unveiled its first single, taken from this new opus, long awaited by their fans. The song is simply called “50 ANS”.
The sublime single expresses all the talent of the group and what has made its success along the years: a rich and intense rhythmic base, captivating melodic singing, and superb brass arrangements.
“The decades pass but we are still here” seem to say the oldest musicians of the group, like Thierno Koité on saxophone, Moussa Sissokho on congas, Taga Koité on drums or Yahya Fall on rhythm guitar. “Our group is united,” add the youngest. We are united in all our diversity, old or young, yes this group is an institution but we continue on our journey with the same legendary enthusiasm, always joyful, more accomplices than ever!
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CARERS TICKETS & ACCESSIBILITY
We currently offer 1 free carers ticket with every full-price ticket purchased. Please bring your valid carers identification to the event to gain access. The full-price ticket should be bought in advance, and we will issue the carer’s ticket on the door at the event. Valid forms of ID are:
- Attendance Allowance Letter (AA)
- Carers’ Allowance Letter of Award
- Disability Living Allowance Letter (DLA)
- Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
- Armed Forces Independence Payments (AFIP)
Seating arrangements at the Princess Pavilion for people with specific needs are as follows:
Standing events – there will be 24 seats set out at the back of the theatre for wheelchair users and those unable to stand for long periods of time. Anyone needing to use these seats or access to the front will be given priority access to the theatre. Please make yourself known to the on-site event staff.
