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Youssou N'Dour

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Born October 1, 1959 · Dakar, Senegal

Also known as Youssou Ndour

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Biography

Youssou "Madjiguène" N'Dour is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and politician. N'Dour helped develop a style of popular Senegambian music known as mbalax, a genre that has sacred origins in the Serer music njuup tradition and ndut initiation ceremonies. From April 2012 to September 2013, he was Senegal's Minister of Tourism.

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Awards & recognition

  • La Mar de Músicas · 2022
  • Praemium Imperiale · 2017
  • Polar Music Prize · 2013
  • Grammy Award — Best Contemporary World Music Album · 2005
  • Prince Claus Award · 2002
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  • Grammy Award — Best Contemporary World Music Album · 2009 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Contemporary World Music Album · 2004 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Global Music Album · 2001 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Global Music Album · 1995 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Global Music Album · 1993 · nominated

Filmography6 titles

Peter Gabriel: Live in Athens 1987

2013as Self

Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love

2008as Self

Kirikou and the Sorceress

1998Original Music Composer

Amazing Grace

2006as Olaudah Equiano

Xala

1975as Star Band de Dakar

The Children's Republic

2012Original Music Composer