Album: The Lion by Youssou N'Dour (1989)
Genre: Soul | Style: International
Record Label: Virgin Records
Format: Album

Artist Background: Youssou N'Dour (French pronunciation: ​; born 1 October 1959) is a Senegalese singer, percussionist, songwriter, composer, occasional actor, businessman and a politician. In 2004, Rolling Stone described him as, "perhaps the most famous singer alive" in Senegal and much of Africa. Since April 2012, he has been Senegal's Minister of Tourism and Culture. N'Dour helped to develop a style of popular Senegalese music known in the Serer language as mbalax, which derives from the conservative Sere... Part of the Dakar, Senegal music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for International style.

Music Scene: Part of the Dakar, Senegal music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for International style.

Tags: Soul, International, 1980s, Album, Virgin Records

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The Lion

Youssou N'Dour

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