Senegalese singer Yossou N'Dour has positioned himself in a land of contrast. He has been recording textured albums that go out on a limb with tradition-grounded experimentalism and touring to support ...

Senegalese singer and songwriter Youssou N'Dour tries to create a more positive image of Islamic culture in Africa with his music. Jeffrey Brown speaks with N'Dour about his music and his message.

Last year Senegalese superstar Youssou N’Dour released Egypt (Nonesuch), a stunning musical statement intended in part to challenge perceptions of Islam in the West. Instead of using his longtime ...

"7 Seconds: The Best of Youssou N'Dour" Columbia/Legacy It's no accident that Youssou N'Dour chose this year to explore his religious beliefs on a new album, "Egypt." With religious-tinged wars raging ...