Pirates Choice CD

ldquoRumbling rhumba dripping with latenight mellownessrdquo NME lsquoPirates Choicersquo by the Senegalese band Orchestra Baobab is one of those rarest of albums, an undisputed classic. Orchestra Baobabrsquos 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 lsquoworld musicrsquo in the lsquo80s 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.