Youssou NDOUR comes to the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House from September 12—13. Context is everything, so get even closer to NDOUR with this curated selection of articles, and videos related to the show. For those of you who've already seen it, help us keep the conversation going by telling us what you thought below.
Program Notes
Youssou NDOUR (Pdf)
Watch & Listen
“Xale Bi,” Youssou NDOUR (YouTube)
Rapid-fire percussion ripples through this track by NDOUR.
“Souvenirs,” Youssou NDOUR (YouTube)
NDOUR takes a selfie in this recent video.
“In Your Eyes,” Peter Gabriel (YouTube)
NDOUR sang backup on Gabriel’s classic track.
“Youssou NDOUR: The Voice of Senegal” (NPR)
All Songs Considers profiles “a musical chameleon capable of a seductive whisper or a siren's cry.”
"Nelson Mandela," Youssou NDOUR (Montreaux Jazz Festival)
NDOUR pays tribute to the late South African icon.
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“A Song and a Prayer” (The Guardian)
A rich profile of the international music star, humanitarian, and one-time politician.
“The Singer Who Changed His Tune” (The Guardian)
NDOUR ran for the Senegalese presidency in 2012.
"The Songs of Senegal" (The New York Times)
A musical tour of NDOUR's home country.
Now your turn . . .
So how did you enjoy the show? Likes? Dislikes? Surprises? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below.
Read
“A Song and a Prayer” (The Guardian)
A rich profile of the international music star, humanitarian, and one-time politician.
“The Singer Who Changed His Tune” (The Guardian)
NDOUR ran for the Senegalese presidency in 2012.
"The Songs of Senegal" (The New York Times)
A musical tour of NDOUR's home country.
Now your turn . . .
So how did you enjoy the show? Likes? Dislikes? Surprises? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below.