Youssou Ndour is a Senegalese singer, songwriter and musician. With a career spanning over 40 years, Ndour is one of the most celebrated African musicians in history. His mix of traditional Senegalese mbalax with other influences ranging from Cuban rumba to pop, jazz and soul has won him an international fan base of millions around the world.
Rolling Stones magazine described him as, perhaps the most famous singer alive in Senegal and much of Africa. With his extraordinary voice NPR music named him one of the world's 50 great voices.
The Senegalese Grammy Awards winner will grace the city with his traditional rhythms and international hits with his group of musicians.
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