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Dakar, Senegal (1959 – present)
Youssou N’Dour (born 1 October 1959 in Dakar, Senegal) is a singer, percussionist and occasional actor. N’Dour is one of the most celebrated African musicians in history, his mix of traditional Senegalese mbalax with eclectic influences ranging from Cuban rumba to hip hop, jazz, and soul has won him an international fan base of millions.
N’Dour was born in Medina in Dakar, Senegal, in 1959 and started his music career singing in small clubs in Dakar in the Wolof language, which is predominantly spoken in Senegal and Gambia. He’s most popular for his mbalax beat which gave him the title “Roi de Mbalax” (King of Mbalax), and is a household name in Senegal, Gambia and neighbouring countries in West Africa with a long list of hits from the early days in the 70s to date.
In 1979, he formed his own ensemble, the Etoile de Dakar. His early work with Etoile de Dakar was in the typical Latin style popular all over Africa during that time, but in the 1980s he developed a unique sound when he started his current group, Super Etoile de Dakar, featuring Jimi Mbaye on guitar, bassist Habib Faye, and tama (talking drum) player Assane Thiam.
N’Dour was introduced to the Western audience when Peter Gabriel had him appear on his ‘So’ album (in 1986) and theb took N’Dour and The Super Etoile de Dakar on the road with him in a subsequent world tour. N’Dour has also collaborated with a lengthy list of influential artists including Paul Simon, Neneh Cherry, and Branford Marsalis.
N’Dour was born in Medina in Dakar, Senegal, in 1959 and started his music career singing in small clubs in Dakar in the Wolof language, which is predominantly spoken in Senegal and Gambia. He’s most popular for his mbalax beat which gave him the title “Roi de Mbalax” (King of Mbalax), and is a household name in Senegal, Gambia and neighbouring countries in West Africa with a long list of hits from the early days in the 70s to date.
In 1979, he formed his own ensemble, the Etoile de Dakar. His early work with Etoile de Dakar was in the typical Latin style popular all over Africa during that time, but in the 1980s he developed a unique sound when he started his current group, Super Etoile de Dakar, featuring Jimi Mbaye on guitar, bassist Habib Faye, and tama (talking drum) player Assane Thiam.
N’Dour was introduced to the Western audience when Peter Gabriel had him appear on his ‘So’ album (in 1986) and theb took N’Dour and The Super Etoile de Dakar on the road with him in a subsequent world tour. N’Dour has also collaborated with a lengthy list of influential artists including Paul Simon, Neneh Cherry, and Branford Marsalis.
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pitrafilla wrote:
youssou... a por ellos ... que son pocos... y cobardes...
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kust123 wrote:
he should be president and grab Senegal
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Onlygleb wrote:
he should be president of Senegal
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maritrinamari wrote:
c'est quand même dommage qu'il se soit "soumis" à la dominance anglophone... [2]
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GANV wrote:
Sama Guent Guii is not in the list, unfortunately. It is beautiful.
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mykindafrovibes wrote:
Senegalese singer Youssou Ndour making headlines at the horn of africa.Keep up with the good work!!
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mykindafrovibes wrote:
Senegalese singer Youssou Ndour making headlines at the horn of africa.Keep up with the good work!!
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Akana_ wrote:
nice music here
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saschamaj wrote:
If anyone can hook me up with Youssou's tapes in digital format that would be great (esp. Lii!)
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St33rpike wrote:
Damn, this is good stuff!
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iboudebo6te wrote:
Youssou Ndour bi nerkhna dé ! c'est quand même dommage qu'il se soit "soumis" à la dominance anglophone...
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karchus wrote:
love it !
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wi-lll wrote:
Ah maman, les mecs qui se masturbent, assez gaiement. Mon Instrument, il est si long !
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JanViool wrote:
Lees het aritkel over Youssou N'Dour in New Folk Sounds 131 (okt./nov. 2010). www.newfolksounds.nl
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shemademagic wrote:
http://www.last.fm/event/1667047+Paris+Concert+2010+%3A+Peace+One+Day It was announced yesterday that Youssou will be performing at the Peace One Day concert at Le Zénith, Paris on Friday 17th September. They will be joining host of incredible artists such as Charlie Winston, ... Patti Smith, - M -,Ayo, Vanessa Paradis and Yodelice. The evening will be hosted by Jude Law and Sharon Stone who will highlight some of the extraordinary Peace Day activities from around the world. Tickets are available here: http://www.fnacspectacles.com/place-spectacle/manifestation/Pop-rock-Folk-PEACE-ONE-DAY-ZPDAY.htm (Français) http://www.fnactickets.com/place-spectacle/manifestation/Pop-rock-Folk-PEACE-ONE-DAY-ZPDAY.htm (English)
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deadgrave wrote:
hey
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living_host wrote:
Wonderful concert in Oslo today! Just wonderful.
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gouchi wrote:
IntraHeath Open - Open Remix : http://www.intrahealth.org/page/open-remix-downloads
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passphoto wrote:
Photos de Youssou N'Dour sur: http://www.passphoto.fr (page Afro)
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ShiningStar911 wrote:
♬ Divine music ♬
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