Youssou N’Dour Senegal

Youssou N’Dour has globalised ‘mbalax’, contemporary Senegalese pop music. He makes available to society his worldwide success as a singer, songwriter, band leader and producer. He has set up music and computer courses in Dakar, coaching young talent and providing help and advice. N´Dour makes social comment through his music and promotes tolerance and intercultural dialogue.