The Cedar Presents at The MN State Fair
The Global Get Together with SABABA 5
Thursday, September 3, 2026/ Show: 8:00 PM
All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing
Free
ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Cedar returns to the Minnesota State Fair’s International Bazaar stage for the 4th year of our Global Get Together. Wednesday, September 2, Minnesota’s very own OBI ORGINAL AND THE BLACK ATLANTICS bring afro-pop, highlife, and funk to the Fair. Thursday, September 3, all the way from Paris, France, we welcome SABABA 5, mixing Middle Eastern psychedelia with ‘70s analog groove.
Sababa 5
Sababa 5 are a Paris-based band known for their hypnotic blend of Middle Eastern psychedelia, Mediterranean funk, and analog groove. Their sound fuses swirling organs, surf guitars, and irresistible rhythms into a style both nostalgic and forward-looking—rooted in vintage tones but always evolving. After gaining global attention with the single "Tokyo Midnight / Nasnusa", featuring Japanese singer Yurika, the band continued to explore new directions through collaborations and live performances across Europe. Their self-titled debut album and the follow-up, Aspan, deepened their signature sound: a rich, instrumental fusion of funk, disco, and Eastern melodies
In recent years, Sababa 5 have expanded their musical palette through projects with vocalists including Shiran Tzfira, Inbal Nur Dekel, Yurika Hanashima, Turkish singer Canay Doğan, and Indian singer Sophia Solomon, balancing analog depth with cross-cultural energy. Known for their captivating live shows, Sababa 5 brings an immersive experience that blends groove, improvisation, and vibrant sonic textures, connecting with audiences across Europe and beyond. In 2025, they unveiled Nadir, their fourth and most ambitious album to date. Marking a new creative high, Nadir dives deeper into emotion, texture, and groove, the sound of a band unafraid to move forward. This journey continues into early 2026 with the release of their fifth album, Ca Va Ca Va, embracing a celebratory 'Hafla' sound (Middle Eastern party), which will be fully supported by an extensive European tour.
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