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Youssou N'Dour
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18
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15
Vocalist
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Bio
Youssou N'Dour is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, and political activist. He is regarded as one of the most celebrated African musicians of all time, known for introducing Mbalax to international audiences. He gained international recognition in the 1980s with his album "Immigres." He has received numerous awards and honors, including a Grammy Award in 2005. Today, N'Dour remains a highly respected figure in African music and culture.
Discography
Albums8
Mbalax
Mbalax2021 • AlbumTracks: 12
History
History2019 • AlbumTracks: 10
Seeni Valeurs
Seeni Valeurs2017 • AlbumTracks: 8
Africa Rekk (Réédition)
Africa Rekk (Réédition)2016 • AlbumTracks: 15
Africa Rekk
Africa Rekk2016 • albumTracks: 12
Dakar - Kingston
Dakar - Kingston2010 • AlbumTracks: 14
Joko: From Village to Town Joko: From Village to Town
Joko: From Village to Town Joko: From Village to Town2000 • albumTracks: 16
The Guide (Wommat)
The Guide (Wommat)1994 • albumTracks: 16
EPs1
Don't look back
Don't look back2000 • EPTracks: 3
Singles5
Gagganti Ko
Gagganti Ko2021 • singleTracks: 1
Ballago Ndumbe Yaatma
Ballago Ndumbe Yaatma2021 • singleTracks: 1
Salimata
Salimata2019 • singleTracks: 1
Be careful
Be careful2017 • singleTracks: 1
Begg Na Leen
Begg Na Leen2016 • singleTracks: 1
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