orchestra baobab – kelen ati leen / souleymane – 7" vinyl

Here's a double A-side from Orchestra Baobab, Senegal’s legendary fusion band.

Formed in the 1970s, Orchestra Baobab blended Latin and African influences, becoming one of the most celebrated groups in Africa.

A: Kelen Ati Leen – A drum-heavy afro-funk track with powerful horns and guitars, from Visage Du Senegaal (1975).

AA: Souleymane – A laid-back, afro-latin vibe with highlife guitar and smooth percussion, taken from Un Nuit Au Jandeer (1978).

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