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Orchestra Baobab — Ndongoy Daara
Album: Specialist In All Styles
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6.4

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Total ratings: 1293









Released: 2002
Length: 5:09
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 Phoenix68 wrote:

Just the best. So uplifting to be exposed to all these diverse tunes throughout the day. So many of them just beg to have me interrupt my work and get up and dance (or at least sit up and dance - I'm in a wheelchair at present). This brings back a trip to Europe when I was 12, turning 13 while away, and my mother taught me to dance the Rumba box step. Well, she had actually taught me years earlier but, now that I was becoming a 'young lady', she let me join her in The Palmcourt, which was the lounge on the ocean liner, and danced with me, and let me stay up quite late, joining her while she enjoyed her Rum-and-Cokes. Super-good memories. Thanks, Bill. As always.




Cool story. Thank You for sharing it!   
Posted 10 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Beaker wrote:

Instant 9. 

Every. Time. I. Hear. It.




I  Agree!  Same here!   Thanx RP!   
Posted 10 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Instant 9. 

Every. Time. I. Hear. It.
Posted 1 year ago by Beaker    [ Reply ]
GREAT TUNE!!  I never heard of them prior to RP. Now, I have 4 of their tunes on "My Favorites" list!  That is why we come here.  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Just the best. So uplifting to be exposed to all these diverse tunes throughout the day. So many of them just beg to have me interrupt my work and get up and dance (or at least sit up and dance - I'm in a wheelchair at present). This brings back a trip to Europe when I was 12, turning 13 while away, and my mother taught me to dance the Rumba box step. Well, she had actually taught me years earlier but, now that I was becoming a 'young lady', she let me join her in The Palmcourt, which was the lounge on the ocean liner, and danced with me, and let me stay up quite late, joining her while she enjoyed her Rum-and-Cokes. Super-good memories. Thanks, Bill. As always.
Posted 3 years ago by Phoenix68    [ Reply ]
 cely wrote:
So much beautiful music from Orchestra Baobab.  Hope they're still going strong.
 

Posted 4 years ago by jambohas    [ Reply ]
I think there's a Hepcat song with that horn riff.
Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Perfect.
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
 jkhandy wrote:

what's a chili rellano?  you should check your spelling before you post. Stupido!

 
who's estupido now?
Posted 4 years ago by whaleboneman    [ Reply ]
I don't know what these guys are saying, but I'm picking up what they are laying down! 
Posted 4 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of African Guitar Summit. They're a loose collective of excellent African musicians, based in Canada. I have most of their albums. 
Great material, just like this track! 
Posted 4 years ago by rita_johnson    [ Reply ]
 jkhandy wrote:

what's a chili rellano?  you should check your spelling before you post. Stupido!

 
I think it's a chile that's served at a landing at the top of a staircase.
Posted 4 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Love the lead’s voice wiggles! :-)
Posted 5 years ago by Tjerome    [ Reply ]
Great song!  Nice addition to RP
Posted 5 years ago by SurfDoc    [ Reply ]
Hype'd, maybe for a special moment in space & time.
Posted 6 years ago by jjo    [ Reply ]
Don't know why, but I like this. {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 6 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
So much beautiful music from Orchestra Baobab.  Hope they're still going strong.
Posted 6 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
 VH1 wrote:
Great stuff!!!

 
Hey! How did you get the banana dogs to dance in time with the music?
Posted 7 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
Great stuff!!!
Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
Ndongo Daara, literally “children of the streets”. That's all I can find as far as the lyrics of this song are concerned.
Posted 8 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 jkhandy wrote:

what's a chili rellano?  you should check your spelling before you post. Stupido!

 

That should be "estupido".

 

 


Posted 9 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Ernie Kovacs Percy Dovetonsils 1956.JPG
Bang Bang rumba boy, ooh!  you startled my finch, hmmm hmm, oh!
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]

 

j1sey wrote:

Hey, Lucy!  I'm Home!  i love it!

 


Posted 9 years ago by Mr_Cabbagehead    [ Reply ]
My kinda stuff {#Bananajumprope}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananasplit}{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 9 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
 VanlÞsegutter wrote:
My first RP comment is the following plea: More Orchestra Baobab please.

 
My first comment too....  Always more Orchestra Baobab, please!
Posted 9 years ago by Rashley    [ Reply ]
Hey, Lucy!  I'm Home!  i love it!
Posted 10 years ago by j1sey    [ Reply ]
Real groovy brothers! Keep it shakin'!
Posted 10 years ago by andigenu    [ Reply ]
Horrible!
Posted 10 years ago by Vero_Luxemburg    [ Reply ]
I'm sure I've said it before but this is a great backyard post-lawn-mowing beer album.
 
The cover art is cool too. 
Posted 10 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]

Posted 10 years ago by ekin    [ Reply ]
 gvan wrote:
A real switch from their original incarnation "Orchestra Shish Kabob," where they would just stand on stage and grill things.

 
Lame
Posted 10 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
As suave as it is there is only so much I can take of this....

 



Amen to that.
Posted 11 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Ch-wow! Super quality, similar to Buena Vista with African tones, first listen, thank you Radio Paradise.
Posted 11 years ago by kdarwish    [ Reply ]
Yes, excellent stuff.  Keep it up, please.
Posted 11 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
My first RP comment is the following plea: More Orchestra Baobab please.
Posted 11 years ago by VanlÞsegutter    [ Reply ]
 JoepKoperdraat wrote:
More Orchestra Baobab on RP please!!!
 
You´re damn right Joep!
Posted 12 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Yah, good!

{#Music}
Posted 12 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
 MojoJojo wrote:

What if you were a viking kitten?  
 
If I was a Viking Kitten I'd be listening to the Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin.

Posted 12 years ago by ryuujin23    [ Reply ]
 MojoJojo wrote:

What if you were a viking kitten?  
 

I actually have one of them, I had to save our dog by taking the crazy little thing out it's mouth, then he attacked again!{#Lol}

Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
More Orchestra Baobab on RP please!!!
Posted 13 years ago by JoepKoperdraat    [ Reply ]
Muh.

Yoot.

Posted 13 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
A real switch from their original incarnation "Orchestra Shish Kabob," where they would just stand on stage and grill things.
Posted 13 years ago by gvan    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
Funny, I like the music, but I love  the vocals!{#Clap}
 YES!!


Posted 13 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
comforting...
Posted 13 years ago by karanos    [ Reply ]
meh  {#No}  not so much......

Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
As suave as it is there is only so much I can take of this....
Posted 13 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 cathenley wrote:
I likey! {#Dancingbanana}
 

Me TOO! {#Bounce}{#Bananajam}
Posted 13 years ago by sailorgirl    [ Reply ]
8 -> 9!{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 wenatchee wrote:
If I were a viking I might like viking music
 
What if you were a viking kitten?  
Posted 14 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Outside it's raining. But who cares with OB on the radio. {#Sunny} Love it.
Posted 14 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]

Orchestra Baobab - "Ndongo Daara" Live (2003)

"This band makes my insides scream and shout with happiness and love"
** 8 **


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
loved this when I started hearing it just now ~ clicked on the comments ~ wow Mexican huh? how ever the hell you found RP you need to thank that person or pray and give thanks LOL ~ wow ~ that was like getting smacked in the brain with a ball-peen

..you have somehow been blessed to know RP ...        ...
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
 scocam wrote:

The music is good but the vocals are just awful.



 

Funny, I like the music, but I love  the vocals!{#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
If I were a viking I might like viking music
Posted 14 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
The song is a piece of whole cloth.  Enjoy or not, your choice.  Me?  I love the hell out of the whole  thing.
Posted 14 years ago by bb_bubbab    [ Reply ]
 scocam wrote:

The music is good but the vocals are just awful.



 
Good point.  Where's the remix?

Posted 15 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]

The music is good but the vocals are just awful.



Posted 15 years ago by scocam    [ Reply ]
I'm loving this song! -tel aviv, israel

Posted 15 years ago by Littleumbrellas    [ Reply ]
 Smoove_D wrote:
I could do without this.
 
I could, too.  But why would I want to miss it, if I can have it?!  {#Dance}

(Thanks, Bill, for letting us have it!)
Posted 15 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
I could do without this.
Posted 15 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
I likey! {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
 majortom505 wrote:
Mexican Restaurant Music.
I'll take a chili rellano and a side of beans!
 
what's a chili rellano?  you should check your spelling before you post. Stupido!

Posted 16 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]
EncinitasMapGirl wrote:

meloman wrote:

majortom505 wrote:

Mexican Restaurant Music.
I'll take a chili rellano and a side of beans!




Since when do they play West African pop music in Mexican restaurants? You were probably thinking of Senegalese nightclubs, but confused the two. It's an easy mistake to make for an American, which I can only assume you are.




Do not let morons like this ruin your opinion of ALL Americans . . . . PLEASE!
:)



Ok girl, but it's REALLY HARD. Anyway, I'm trying..
Nice tune

Posted 16 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
Xeric wrote:
You know, I know that as a good modern liberal citizen of the world, I'm supposed to like "world music." It makes me want to break things.
Not a fan of 'world' music either, but I love authentic ethnic music of any description.
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Delicious chicken with cashew nuts!
Posted 16 years ago by natius    [ Reply ]
You know, I know that as a good modern liberal citizen of the world, I'm supposed to like "world music." It makes me want to break things.
Posted 16 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Very nice :)
Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
...senegalese nightclubs do make the most awesome burritos on the continent, you know... ...in all sincerity, from the time i spent living in the caribbean, one could really hear the intersection between afropop and latin american music...
Posted 17 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
Since when do they play West African pop music in Mexican restaurants? You were probably thinking of Senegalese nightclubs, but confused the two. It's an easy mistake to make for an American, which I can only assume you are.
Do not let morons like this ruin your opinion of ALL Americans . . . . PLEASE! :)
Posted 17 years ago by EncinitasMapGirl    [ Reply ]
majortom505 wrote:
Mexican Restaurant Music. I'll take a chili rellano and a side of beans!
Since when do they play West African pop music in Mexican restaurants? You were probably thinking of Senegalese nightclubs, but confused the two. It's an easy mistake to make for an American, which I can only assume you are.
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
I really dig this style of guitar. I suppose the rating is so low because the vocals are somewhat inaccessible. Maybe some King Sunny Ade Bill?
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Matts wrote:
Or maybe you can go listen somewhere else
for real
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
joempie wrote:
Can't these guys go practise somewhere else?
Or maybe you can go listen somewhere else
Posted 17 years ago by Matts    [ Reply ]
majortom505 wrote:
Mexican Restaurant Music. I'll take a chili rellano and a side of beans!
mmm. I'm hungry.
Posted 17 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
Rad. I feel transported.... beam me up... anywhere, mex restaurant, Ghana, wherever but American suburbia, someplace with a soul....
Posted 19 years ago by LghtSlpr    [ Reply ]
Mexican Restaurant Music. I'll take a chili rellano and a side of beans!
Posted 19 years ago by majortom505    [ Reply ]
djeneba wrote:
love it! takes me back to the genuinely FANTASTIC music scene in urban West Africa!!
:nodhead: Where & when were you there?? Me, Benin & Togo, 1988-1990
Posted 19 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
I don't know what they hell they are singing, they could be reciting a grocery list for all I know, but I don't care....I like it, I like it.
Posted 19 years ago by 33rpm    [ Reply ]
This is a perfect example of why to listen to RP and not to trad FM, what great track
Posted 19 years ago by Forbsey    [ Reply ]
wow......I just took some heavy duty Theraflu severe cold medicine....and now I'm hearing this.... I'm feeling.....goooooood....... :chillpill.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
A friend of mine got his doctorate detailing the music coming out of Ghana since the British pulled out some time ago. You hear western instruments (especially the brass) being put to use making otherwise traditional west African music. It's not really a hybridization, just that it has some instruments that sound non-African to us all. Anyway. To me it sounds very cool. 8
Thanks for the info Scott! Sounds like salsa or some other spanish/caribbean influence, and even a little bit of ska horns in there! I think that it is fascinating that this music would come out of Africa when I am leading myself to believe that it is caribbean/central american! The things that you learn on RP! I like the song!
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
love it! takes me back to the genuinely FANTASTIC music scene in urban West Africa!!
Posted 19 years ago by djeneba    [ Reply ]
There's are several reasons why my SAT radio (sorry Bill - can't get you in the jalopy! :( ) is set quite often to the African music channel - this song is one of them. Joyous, reflective, evocative, multi-dimensional - African song is all that and more. - Riff
Posted 19 years ago by riffster    [ Reply ]
A friend of mine got his doctorate detailing the music coming out of Ghana since the British pulled out some time ago. You hear western instruments (especially the brass) being put to use making otherwise traditional west African music. It's not really a hybridization, just that it has some instruments that sound non-African to us all. Anyway. To me it sounds very cool. 8
Posted 19 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
to those who don't like it, go back to FM. :) As for me, this is one of my all-time faves!! There is some serious quality music that comes out of Senegal. Youssou N'Dour, Baaba Maal, Orchestra Baobab and many others. Take a chance on some of it you may find that you like it. :grouphug.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by Sequoyah    [ Reply ]
joempie wrote:
Can't these guys go practise somewhere else?
Yes maybe they could come to my house! :D/
Posted 19 years ago by johnnyBbad    [ Reply ]
Can't these guys go practise somewhere else? :fight.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by joempie    [ Reply ]
Very well done. Blends well with the segue from REM's "The Outsiders" Youssou doesn't need any advice about singing from anyone listening here, that's for sure.
Posted 19 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
I like it. Very musical. . .
Posted 20 years ago by billery    [ Reply ]
Eclectic means "all kinds of styles". So why not these Senegalese Orchestre Baobab. I saw them this summer at a folk festival along with other bands like Starsailor, Mintzkov Luna, Suns of Arqa, ... Now that's what I would call eclectic. Keep up the good work, RP.
Posted 20 years ago by Bicky    [ Reply ]
"Dear RP, less subtitles, please. My translator quit/ was deported." A 2.
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Love the station - hate the song. s tom4513 wrote:
No kidding, this is horrific - make him stop! The "genre blend" doesn't work in this instance, it hurts.
Posted 20 years ago by Frawg    [ Reply ]
Freespirit wrote:
I dont mind being "subjected" to new music, but this is just horrible... Please make the bad man stop!!!
No kidding, this is horrific - make him stop! The "genre blend" doesn't work in this instance, it hurts.
Posted 20 years ago by Alt-Ctrl-Tom    [ Reply ]
I dont mind being "subjected" to new music, but this is just horrible... Please make the bad man stop!!!
Posted 20 years ago by Freespirit    [ Reply ]
xkolibuul wrote:
Maybe because this tune is neither Arabesque nor particularly Latin. Sounds like a 100% west African groove to my ears. And it works...ooo mama does it work!
According to the writeup on Amazon, the group is from Senegal, so West African it is. I'd like to hear something else from them here. Maybe I should see if there's something else in the playlist. ;)
Posted 20 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
Wow, these guys rock my socks off. I'm guessing they're from Africa, but the vocals and bass are reminiscent of Latin Jazz...so delightful. I can't help but move in my seat.
Posted 20 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
Although I like to hear music from a variety of ethnic origins, this song just rubs the wrong way for me. The playing is OK, I guess, but the singing drives me to the mute button faster than hearing William Hung cranked up to 10...or 11, for that matter. (C'mon Youssou, pick a melody and stick with it for a few seconds.)
Posted 20 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
Anyone who would nickname themselves oldslabsides is obviously not a really happy guy! And, though I am new to RP, I have noted that it SEEMS that most of his comments are negative. Need a nap, oldslabsides?
you're obviously not familiar with firearms - oldslabsides is a nickname for the colt model 1911 pistol; my personnal fav....as far as my ratio of positive to negative posts goes, i don't keep track, but i do post positive stuff on stuff i like, of which i do hear a lot here, perhaps the problem is that your musical taste is quite a bit different than mine, therefore you don't see my positives, i dunno...and i've had my nap this afternoon, thank you
Posted 20 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
MrSpaz wrote:
I think you're just incurably cranky.
Anyone who would nickname themselves oldslabsides is obviously not a really happy guy! And, though I am new to RP, I have noted that it SEEMS that most of his comments are negative. Need a nap, oldslabsides?
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Mot wrote:
No matter what universe, Latin/Arabic fusion just does not work.
Maybe because this tune is neither Arabesque nor particularly Latin. Sounds like a 100% west African groove to my ears. And it works...ooo mama does it work!
Posted 20 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Lounge lizard music is the universal language.
Posted 20 years ago by Spliff    [ Reply ]
oldslabsides wrote:
this is indescribeably bad...really
I think you're just incurably cranky.
Posted 20 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
this is indescribeably bad...really
Posted 20 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
No matter what universe, Latin/Arabic fusion just does not work.
Posted 20 years ago by Mot    [ Reply ]
more from senegal, please...
Posted 20 years ago by toppermustard    [ Reply ]
Just the right amount of behind the beat playing to get you swaying hypnoticaly Now if some-one could find a good copy of "Ami oh" by Bebe Manga to upload...It has a killer base line too. There are other versions of that song (and a disco remix -urgh) Malc
Posted 20 years ago by Malc    [ Reply ]
I liked it! this is why i listen , for the variety of genre
Posted 20 years ago by tan_man    [ Reply ]
more please
Posted 20 years ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
oh my GOD! PLEASE make it stop!
Posted 20 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
Babble cacophony.
Posted 20 years ago by Frawg    [ Reply ]