afropop, folk
Youssou N'Dour is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, and composer celebrated globally as an Afropop and Mbalax icon. His powerful, instantly recognizable voice has graced numerous albums, including the hit '7 Seconds' with Neneh Cherry. A pioneer of mbalax music, which fuses traditional Senegalese sabar drumming with Western funk and Afro-Cuban pop, N'Dour's performances are vibrant, culturally rich, and deeply moving.