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.

Orchestra Baobab website

TICKETS
Reserved Table Seating $30
General Admission Standing Room $20
Student & Youth $10 (standing room only)

Friday, April 10, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Strauss Hall / Standing Room
141 Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242
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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 paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.