An early emissary of the mbalax stylea blend of bubbling senegalese. Youssou ndour sings of a united africa, an enlightened. I am a big fan of youssou ndour, and i think this is still his best cd. Sterns music has one of the largest online catalogues of world music. With a soaring tenor that brims with passion and nuance, singersongwriter youssou ndour is a global music icon. Check out africa rekk by youssou ndour on amazon music. Music in africa is the largest resource for information and exchange in and for the african music sector. Youssou ndour to enter politics music the guardian. Get all the lyrics to songs on the lion and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Youssou ndour tour dates 2020 youssou ndour concert. Africas most influential performer talks about the real treasure of west africa.
Ndour is one of the most celebrated african musicians in history, his mix of traditional senegalese. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. African music, latin music, brazilian music, indian music, etc. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination.
In 1994, i loved his magical duet 7 seconds performed with neneh cherry, and i rate it as one of the best songs of the 90s. Youssou ndour biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. I do not have the words to describe youssou ndours style accurately, as i know little about senegalese music, yet anyone with ears can hear how terrific a singer he is. Youssou ndour is a singer, percussionist, songwriter, composer and. Youssou ndour born 1 october 1959 in dakar, senegal is a singer, percussionist and occasional actor. Senegal musician youssou ndour given ministerial post bbc news. Very little sabars or tama, no kora or hoddu, no good electric guitar lines. Youssou ndour to enter politics this article is more than 8 years old one of the worlds most influential recording artists is to put his music career on hold to enter politics in his native senegal. Youssou ndour is a senegalese singer who documents the intersection of the past and the present, so it is no surprise that there is a parable in every song on wommat the guide.
Seeni valeurs by youssou ndour on amazon music unlimited. Ndour attributes senegals reputation for tolerance to religious leaders like cheikh ahmadou bamba, the founder of the mouride islamic brotherhood, whose second son serin fallu was a close friend of senegals first president, leopold sedar senghor, a christian. This was the album that gave ndour an international audience. You can find the list of youssou ndour tour dates here. The sound is keyboardy, with bland pop programmed beats. A nonprofit initiative, music in africa provides seamless opportunities for artists to promote their. To get you in the mood, heres a video of a young ndour at an earlier womad festival 3. Born in the medina, or old town, district of dakar, ndour is the son of ndeye sokhna mboup, herself a wellknown traditional musician, who gave him his. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from youssou ndour. Youssou ndour is performing at this weekends womad festival at charlton park, wiltshire. Youssou ndour, born october 1, 1959, dakar, senegal, senegalese singer known for his extraordinary vocal range and for introducing international audiences to mbalaxa senegalese popular music style. Complete song listing of youssou ndour on youssou ndour songs list covid19.
We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Youssou ndour nouveau single namonalene concert cices. Egypt is a grammy awardwinning album by the senegalese musician youssou ndour, on which he is accompanied by the egyptian fathy salama orchestra. Youssou ndour the lion lyrics and tracklist genius. Youssou ndour was born in dakar in 1959 and began singing as a child performer at neighborhood gatherings in the tough medina section of dakar, senegal, west africa.
A pillar of world music, ndour is now encouraging the next generation. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Youssou ndour nouveau single namonalene concert cices 21 juin 20 duration. Sunu musique dip doundou guiss show lamb serere grand yoff. Youssou ndour in duet with neneh cherry 7 seconds lyrics. Music profile for youssou ndour, born 1 october 1959.
Scott galloway senegalese singersongwriter youssou ndour seeks nothing less than to unite the continent of africa, while linking it with the rest of a united and enlightened earth via. Youssou ndour at usher hall ndour simply let rip, backed by a 12strong ensemble that seemed determined to blow the roof off this sedate venue. More youssou ndour albums from senegal to the world. The music of youssou ndour gives you warm and golden dreams of a distant world. Acoustic guitar david rhodes engineer ams audiophile operated by dave bottrill engineer audio frame systems operated by aaron.