Orchestra Baobab
Pirates Choice 2LP vinyl

‘Pirates Choice’ (WCV063) by the Senegalese band Orchestra Baobab is one of those rarest of albums, an undisputed classic. World Circuit release the album as a double LP for the first time.

Orchestra Baobab’s sound is unique, a beautiful fusion of Cuban and African music. This recording, made in 1982, became something of a Holy Grail to fans of ‘world music’ in the ‘80s and captures that sound to perfection. Listening to these effortlessly relaxed and soulful performances the listener has the impression of eavesdropping on a very special private event.

“Entrancing, deeply funky Senegalese session from 1982 sees the light of day” Rolling Stone

“One of the best World Music albums of 2002. An even better album than its legendary reputation suggested” Boston Herald

NEW / Released in 1983 / Reissue

Tracklist:

A1 Utru Horas

A2 Coumba

A3 Ledi Ndieme M’bodj

B1 Werente Serigne

B2 Ray M’bele

B3 Soldadi

C1 Ngalam

C2 Toumaranke

C3 Foire Internationale

D1 La Rebellion

D2 Ndiaga Niaw

D3 Balla Daffe