Artist description Youssou N'Dour is one of the most celebrated African musicians in history. A renowned singer, songwriter, and composer, Youssou’s mix of traditional Senegalese m’balax with eclectic influences ranging from Cuban samba to hip hop, jazz, and soul has won him an international fan base of millions. In the West, Youssou has collaborated with musicians Peter Gabriel, Sting, Neneh Cherry, Wyclef Jean, and others. In Senegal, Youssou is a powerful cultural icon actively involved in social issues. "If any third world performer has a real shot at the sort of universal popularity last enjoyed by Bob Marley, it's Youssou, a singer with a voice so extraordinary that the history of Africa seems locked inside it." - Brian Cullman, Rolling Stone "He is the father of Mbalax, that pulsating blend of African, Caribbean and pop rhythms...Youssou N'Dour." - Rhythm Radio

Music Style Mbalax, African, Cuban Samba, Hip Hop, Jazz, Soul

Musical Influences Peter Gabriel, Sting

Press Reviews "If any third world performer has a real shot at the sort of universal popularity last enjoyed by Bob Marley, it's Youssou, a singer with a voice so extraordinary that the history of Africa seems locked inside it." - Brian Cullman, Rolling Stone "He is the father of Mbalax, that pulsating blend of African, Caribbean and pop rhythms...Youssou N'Dour." - Rhythm Radio

Location Dakar, Senegal - Senegal

Copyright notice. All material on MP3.com is protected by copyright law and by international treaties. You may download this material and make reasonable number of copies of this material only for your own personal use. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, or create derivative works of this material, unless authorized by the appropriate copyright owner(s).