Youssou N’Dour
Senegalese singer, composer and politician (born 1959)
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Summary
Youssou N’Dour was born on October 1, 1959[1], in Dakar[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], and minister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,711 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Senegal[8]
- Position held: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[9]
- Award received: Prince Claus Award[10], Polar Music Prize[11], Praemium Imperiale[12], Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album[13], La Mar de Músicas[14]
- Member of: Star Band[15], Super Étoile[16]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: mbalax[19], Afrobeat[20]
- Record label: Sony Music[21]
- Commons category: Youssou N'Dour[22]
- Family name: N'Dour[23]
- Given name: Youssou[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Youssou N'Dour[25]
- Instrument: voice[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[27]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2004[28]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album[29], Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31], French[32]
- Name in native language: Youssou N'Dour[33]
- Start of work period: 1971[34]
- Sibling: Bouba Ndour[35]
Why It Matters
Youssou N’Dour has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 108 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Youssou N’Dour born?
Youssou N’Dour's place of birth was Dakar[2].
What did Youssou N’Dour do for work?
Youssou N’Dour worked as a politician[3], singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], and minister[6].
What awards did Youssou N’Dour receive?
Honors received include Prince Claus Award[10], Polar Music Prize[11], Praemium Imperiale[12], and Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album[13].