Youssou N'Dour

Youssou N'Dour (born 1 October 1959)

Senegalese Singer, Songwriter, Percussionist, Composer, Occasional Actor, Business and Politician, Youssou N'Dour, his known for helping to develop Mbalax music and his numerous hits and collaborations with international Artist (Sting, Peter Gabriel, Neneh Cherry, Paul Simon, Tracy Chapman, etc.). He has since worked on Projects and opened businesses to help build Senegal and is also active in Politics. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Shakin' the tree (with Peter Gabriel), La Cour des grands ft. Axelle Red, 7 seconds ft. Neneh Cherry, Birima and Shango Affair

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Minister of Tourism of Senegal
In office 5 April 2012 – September 2013
Prime Minister	Abdoul Mbaye
Preceded by	Thierno Lo
Personal details
Born	1 October 1959 (age 58) Dakar, Senegal

Background Information
Birth name	Youssou N'Dour
Also known as	Youssou Ndour
Born	1 October 1959 (age 58)
Origin	Dakar, Senegal
Genres	Mbalax
Occupation(s)	Singer, percussionist
Years active	1970s–present
Labels	Chaos Recordings Real World Records Nonesuch Records