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

Charlie Ndiaye (right) with Balla Sidibe (left) in Dakar's Baobab Club circa 1970-72

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