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by: Orchestra Baobab

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Average Rating: Rating: - Universal Appeal If we gather correctly, Orchestra Baobab is a vintage Senegalese musical group who, prior to this cd, last recorded in the early 80s. On the heels of the success of their 1982 album, 'Pirate's Choice', issued in the U.S. only last year, Orchestra Baobab have, for the most part, reunited to record this wonderful cd. Although this is music generally indigenous to or stemming from their various tribal cultures, it is rich with colors from other cultures as well. As a result, this album should appeal not only t those familiar with African music, but to lovers of reggae, Latin music, and American r&b, too. Singers like the marvelous Assane Mboup, apparently a new, younger member of the group, not only follow in the tradition of countryman Youssou N'Dour, who co-produced the album, but in the footsteps of Frankie Lymon and Jackie Wilson. All the musicians are truly spectacular, but we must single out three in particular. Barthelemy Attiso unleashes a string of guitar solos equal in excitement and expressiveness to any we have heard in any genre, including in his arsenal of sounds some bell-toned notes that bring to mind the late, Grate Jerry Garcia. And nearly as thrilling are the rhythmic and sensuous saxophones of Issa Cissokho and Thierno Koite, taking turns or in tandem. The album's highlight, aside from the aforementioned, is the magnificent vocal and instrumental jam session inspired by, dedicated to, and spearheaded by the venerable Ibrahim Ferrer of the Buena Vista Social Club. The song epitomizes the deep connection between Latin and African music. And, like the rest of the album, one need not have the slightest understanding of the words to appreciate its power, beauty and funkiness. Rating: - Even better after all these years This is a beautiful album, mellow and rhythmic at the same time, with a great vocal sound. Could a band be even better after a 15 year hiatus? Yes, this is certainly the best of Orchestra Baobab! Rating: - Perfection and more I have to admit that when I read about Baobab's reunion and their intention to release a new album, I was a bit sceptical. I was happy that the band would finally get much deserved recognition, but surely they could not create and play music as amazing as they did in the late 70s and early 80s. Well, I was wrong! From the very first seconds of the opening track Bulmamiin, it feels like Baobab never stopped playing together. This album has everything that made them a great band the first time round - the beautiful voice of Rudi Gomis; the indescribable guitar solos of Barthelemy Atisso, the understated beatiful saxophone work of Issa Cissoko, but most of all an amazing mixture of different styles as interpreted by a band that obviously enjoys playing together. I can't say this tops Pirate's Choice - my all time favorite album of any genre -, but it comes pretty close and reestablishes Baobab at their rightful place in today's scene.

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