There’s a tang of tear gas in the air as Youssou N’Dour pops up through the sunroof of his car. Africa’s most famous living musician is on the edge of Independence Square in downtown Dakar, Senegal, ...

When, six songs into his 18-song set Saturday night, Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour asked to see some dancers, his audience took the invitation seriously. When, six songs into his 18-song set ...

Youssou N’Dour’s voice is one of the wonders of music, a soaring bird that has taken him around the globe from his native Dakar, Senegal, as a beloved, ever-visionary arts ambassador for more than ...

World music fans know him as a giant, 30-somethings will instantly recognize his voice from the 1994 worldwide smash “7 seconds” and followers of West African politics will, as of this week, know him ...

At the Roundhouse, he started the show with one of his most well-known songs, “Immigrés”. Youssou and the Super Étoile de Dakar bounced in with the kind of energy that usually emerges gradually ...

U2's Bono and Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour are planning a benefit concert to raise money for victims of East African famine. N'Dour told reporters that an Olympic-style torch relay and live ...

NEW YORK -- A few years back, Senegalese music star Youssou N'Dour composed a series of songs celebrating his Islamic faith. He originally wrote the devotional music for his family and friends to ...

MONTREUX, Switzerland (Reuters Life!) - Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour wants to explore reggae more with new songs on his next album after paying homage to Jamaican singer Bob Marley on his most ...

The 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival rolled into it second day with good weather, if a little warm, and more people turning out for the fest’s first Friday. The Festival Stage was decked out ...

Youssou N'Dour has announced plans to run in next month's race to be president of Senegal. Speaking on his own TV station Television Futurs Medias, the musician confirmed his decision to take on ...

Youssou N'Dour (also known as Youssou Madjiguène Ndour; born 1 October 1959) is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, occasional actor, businessman, and politician. In 2004, Rolling ...

"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 ...