Born in Dakar on 1 October, 1959, Youssou N'Dour is a Senegalese singer who began performing at 12 years old. Within a few years he became a regular performer with the Star Band, the most popular group in Dakar in the early 1970s, and later joined Orchestre Baobab . Credited with contributing to the development of popular
African music in Senegal, known as
mbalax, Youssou mixes this traditional Senegalese sound with eclectic influences that range from Cuban samba to hip hop, jazz and soul. Global hit songs such as “
Birima” have assisted in securing Youssou N’Dour’s position as one of the most celebrated African musicians in history.
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