Orchestra Baobab saxophonist Issa Cissokho dies | Songlines
Monday, March 25, 2019

Orchestra Baobab saxophonist Issa Cissokho dies

By Charlotte Algar

Acclaimed Senegalese saxophonist Issa Cissokho has died. A core member of the legendary Orchestra Baobab, Issa played with the group from their early days right through to their 2017 album Tribute to Ndiouga Dieng.

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Issa performing at WOMAD 2017 with Orchestra Baobab ©Tom Askew-Miller

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