Youssou N'Dour

Some of the most exciting sounds to come out of Africa in the late '80s and 1990s were produced by Senegal-born vocalist Youssou N'dour. Although rooted in the traditional music of his homeland, N'dour consistently sought new means of expression. In addition to recording as a soloist, N'dour collaborated with a lengthy list of influential artists including Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, Neneh Cherry, and Branford Marsalis.