Youssou N'Dour
By Robert Leaver
Youssou N’Dour is a Senegalese singer whose soaring tenor voice commands attention and enthralls legions of adoring fans the world over. His association with Peter Gabriel and the WOMAD festivals thrust him squarely into the international spotlight in the ‘80s. Subsequent tours with Amnesty International and success in Europe made him a bona fide pop star. For decades he has skillfully managed a two-track career, consistently releasing self-produced recordings at home in Africa every year while also making records with multi-national companies for international consumption. Singing mostly in Wolof, his mother tongue, but also in French and English, his compelling voice transcends language barriers. His... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- Dakar, Senegal
- Genre:
- World
- Birthdate:
- 10/01/1959
