DANAKIL

22 years of career. Tens of thousands of kilometers on the tour bus that has taken them to all four corners of the globe. Born from a teenage dream in the early 2000s, the collective started out playing for tip jars and in the most underground pub gigs. Very quickly, the chemistry clicked and DANAKIL found themselves in France's largest venues, playing Zéniths and major European festivals, introducing their roots and politically conscious music to the widest possible audience.

Often reduced to the label of a "reggae band," DANAKIL has managed to break free from conventions to deliver songs, some of which have become "classics," spanning generations and racking up millions of streams on today's platforms. Yet they have kept their down-to-earth simplicity, naturally building a close bond with their fans and audience at every concert just as they did in the beginning.

This unique atmosphere has heavily contributed to the band's success and allowed them to make their distinctive mark, stamped with independence and activism. Indeed, DANAKIL has always sought to preserve its freedom, first by self-producing their albums, and then by launching their own label. BACO RECORDS was born in 2011, and now welcomes and supports many other musical talents under the name BACO MUSIC across all aspects of their careers: recording, album production, touring, distribution, digital, promotion…

September 2024 marks a new milestone for DANAKIL with the release of the album "Demain peut-être," several tracks of which have already proven to be massive hits both in streams and at live shows! On the musical front, the band continues to evolve, pushing production work even further within their own studio (BACO STUDIO in Bordeaux) to craft their best rhythms and melodies, constantly experimenting in search of a powerful, analog sound. The result is a natural groove that perfectly backs the sharp lyrics of Balik, the historic singer of the DANAKIL collective.

The band is on tour until 2025 with over forty dates already announced, including a show at the Zénith de Paris – La Villette that promises to be unique and unforgettable!