N'Dour

British

/ ənˈdʊə /

noun

Youssou (ˈjusu). born 1959, Senegalese singer and musician, whose work has popularized African music in the West; recordings include Nelson Mandela (1986), Eyes Open (1992), and Nothing's in Vain (2002)

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Henrique Araújo’s hat trick, completed from the penalty spot in the 89th minute, was wrapped around goals by Italian youth international Cher N’Dour and Luis Semedo.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2022

Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour said he was dismayed by such a great loss.

From Washington Times ● May 22, 2020

Among those calling for the musician’ release are African stars including Salif Keita, Youssou N’Dour and Angélique Kidjo.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 22, 2020

This time, we have Youssou N'Dour, Barry Humphries and Mogwai all making their first appearances.

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2016

Youssou N’Dour, the impassioned emissary of Senegalese mbalax music, will headline on Friday and Saturday; Carolina Chocolate Drops, a group of zealous young Americana instrumentalists, will perform on Thursday.

From New York Times ● Sep. 11, 2014

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