Youssou N'Dour
As large and updated as African music is, one of the
names making African music popular is Youssou N'dour. His regal garment in
the Senegalese mbalax is thicker than any esteemed armor meant to be achieved in
the vibrant Tama, percussion, and marimba-influenced style.
A good product truly doesn't need any advertising. Youssou has
dominated African music for over two decades. He has played, toured
widely, and collaborated with many international singers. Sfinks festival is not
a new place for him.
Youssou played there a couple of years ago.
Surprisingly, the 35th edition of this year's festival has brought him back to
the podium to entertain the people.
Youssou has succeeded in transporting mbalax to the far extreme of the global platform. His concerts in Europe and America attract a large audience.
Born in Dakar, Senegal 1959, N'dour is a singer endowed
with a remarkable range and poise as a composer and producer. He absorbs the
entire Senegal musical spectrum in his work.
Named "African artist of the century" by the English publication Folk Roots, at the threshold of the year 2000, Youssou has made mbalax famous throughout the world for more than twenty years of recording and touring in Senegal.
He remains a revered figure in his country and in the ever-growing worldwide Senegalese diaspora.
He has a duet with many international stars, including
Peter Gabriel and Neneh Cherry. For more information on his second appearance
at the Sfinks festival, go to http://www.sfink.be/.