The Story of a Life
Youssou N'Dour is one of the most celebrated musicians in the world and the leading figure of Mbalax — the Senegalese fusion of traditional sabar drumming and Western music. His extraordinary vocal range earned him collaborations with Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, and Neneh Cherry. His song 7 Seconds (1994) with Neneh Cherry was a global hit reaching number one in 18 countries. A social entrepreneur, he owns several media companies and was appointed Senegal's Minister of Culture and Tourism in 2012.