Faces of Africa - Youssou N’Dour: A music legend

He sang with great vocalists like Wyclef Jean et al. He wrote and performed the official anthem of the 1998 FIFA World Cup ’La Cour des Grands’. His ’arresting tenor’ has made him the most celebrated African musician in history. In 2013 he was awarded the prestigious Polar Music Prize for his exceptional achievements in the creation and advancement of music. He is Youssou N’Dour, Minister for Culture and Tourism in Senegal.
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