Thursday, September 21, 2023
Obituary: Charlie Ndiaye (1948-2023)
Orchestra Baobab's swinging bass player, an ever-present since the mid-70s, has passed away
![Baobab (Archive) Balla And Charly In Club Baobab 1970 72 CROP](/media/6373/baobab-archive-balla-and-charly-in-club-baobab-1970-72-crop.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1200&height=600&rnd=133397597920000000)
Charlie Ndiaye (right) with Balla Sidibe (left) in Dakar's Baobab Club circa 1970-72
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