Orchestra Baobab
Part of Club Hancher
Part of Hancher's 53rd season
A multi-generation Afro-Cuban band endlessly reinvigorating its sound.
Hailing from Senegal, Orchestra Baobab got its start as the house band of the Baobab Club in Dakar. That was 55 years ago, and the band’s Afro-Cuban sound is as fresh and captivating as ever. For one night only, Club Hancher becomes the Baobab Club, and the house band takes its rightful place on the stage. Don’t worry—we’ll leave plenty of space for dancing!
“Senegal's Orchestra Baobab is swaggering back onto international dance floors with its silk, sultry songs, layering Afro-Cuban sounds with local traditions and pop styles from across Senegal and elsewhere in West Africa.” – NPR
PLEASE NOTE: This is a standing room show with very limited seating. For accessibility information related to this event, please contact Paris Young, Patron Services Manager, at paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.
HANCHER EVENT PARTNERS
Vernon Hein Fund
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at (319) 467-4849 or at paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.