Album: Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour (1988)
Genre: World/Ethnic | Style: International | Mood: Political
Format: Album

Description: This was the album that made Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour the reigning king of Afro-pop we know and adore today. On tunes like the intoxicating "Immigrés/Bitim Rew", the raucous, celebratory "Taaw" and the dreamily emotional "Pitche Mi", he draws together the traditional instruments and close harmonies of the Sahel with the bold melodies and boisterous rhythms of American soul, creating the singularly addictive sound that would make him an icon forever.

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: World/Ethnic, International, Political, 1980s, Album


This was the album that made Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour the reigning king of Afro-pop we know and adore today. On tunes like the intoxicating "Immigrés/Bitim Rew", the raucous, celebratory "Taaw" and the dreamily emotional "Pitche Mi", he draws together the traditional instruments and close harmonies of the Sahel with the bold melodies and boisterous rhythms of American soul, creating the singularly addictive sound that would make him an icon forever.

Immigrés

Youssou N'Dour

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