Youssou NDOUR graces the stage of the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, joined by his band the Super Étoile de Dakar. With a soaring tenor that brims with passion and nuance, the Dakar-born singer-songwriter is a global music icon and tireless cultural ambassador. An early emissary of the mbalax style—a blend of bubbling Senegalese griot percussion, Wolof lyrics, and Afro-Cuban influences—he has gone on to become one of the most revered figures on the world stage.
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History Review-The Senegalese Superstar Returns (The Guardian)
Learn about NDOUR’s latest album, History.
Article
Youssou Endures (The Beat on Afropop)
This 1994 interview was published during a turning point in NDOUR’s international career.
Watch & Listen
Video
King of African pop returns with new album ‘History’ (France24)
Youssou NDOUR speaks with FRANCE24 about his musical history as a griot, his influences, and what inspired him to release his latest album.
Audio
Mbalax Meets Mande in Dakar (Afropop Worldwide)
Explore NDOUR’s Mbalax roots and get a sense of the music scene in Dakar.
Now your turn...
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Youssou NDOUR (PDF)
Read
History Review-The Senegalese Superstar Returns (The Guardian)
Learn about NDOUR’s latest album, History.
Article
Youssou Endures (The Beat on Afropop)
This 1994 interview was published during a turning point in NDOUR’s international career.
Watch & Listen
King of African pop returns with new album ‘History’ (France24)
Youssou NDOUR speaks with FRANCE24 about his musical history as a griot, his influences, and what inspired him to release his latest album.
Audio
Mbalax Meets Mande in Dakar (Afropop Worldwide)
Explore NDOUR’s Mbalax roots and get a sense of the music scene in Dakar.
Video
Youssou N'Dour - 7 Seconds ft. Neneh Cherry (YouTube)
Watch the video for the song that catapulted Youssou to international stardom. (It features this year’s BAM Gala musical guest, Neneh Cherry!)
Youssou N'Dour - 7 Seconds ft. Neneh Cherry (YouTube)
Watch the video for the song that catapulted Youssou to international stardom. (It features this year’s BAM Gala musical guest, Neneh Cherry!)
Now your turn...
© 2019 Brooklyn Academy of Music, Inc. All rights reserved.