Youssou N'Dour
- Type: Vocalist
- Country: Senegal
- Born: 1959-10-01 in Dakar, Senegal
- Active: 1971鈥損resent
Biography
Youssou N'Dour is a Senegalese singer and percussionist, born in Dakar in 1959, and the best known exponent of mbalax. After the Star Band and 脡toile de Dakar he led Super 脡toile de Dakar to dominance in Senegal, then reached international audiences through *Peter Gabriel* and albums including 'Immigr茅s', 'Set' and 'The Guide (Wommat)', home to '7 Seconds' with *Neneh Cherry*. His Grammy-winning 'Egypt' appeared on #Nonesuch Records#. A major cultural figure at home, he also served as Senegal's Minister of Tourism in 2012 and 2013.
Genres
Youssou N'Dour Discography
- Immigr茅s (1984) - Album - rated 4.2/5
- The Lion (1989) - Album - rated 3.07/5
- Set (1990) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- Eyes Open (1992) - Album - rated 3.39/5
- The Guide (Wommat) (1994) - Album - rated 3/5
- Joko (From Village to Town) (2000) - Album - rated 3.65/5
- Egypt (2004) - Album - rated 3.86/5