Youssou Ndour

Senegalese Leaders Are Out of Touch With Their People

Mouhamadou Mbodj | Posted 04.25.2012

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Mouhamadou Mbodj

If there was a case study on how not to run an election, this would be it. The young people of Senegal deserve better and, if we go back to basics, it may be that we can learn from these unfortunate events.

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Court Deals Deep Blow To Senegal's Opposition

AP | RUKMINI CALLIMACHI AND SADIBOU MARONE | Posted 03.29.2012

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DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal's opposition called on the population Saturday to rise up against President Abdoulaye Wade's decision to run for a thir...

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Senegalese Music Star Announces Run For Presidency

AP | By SADIBOU MARONE | Posted 03.04.2012

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DAKAR, Senegal -- World music icon Youssou Ndour says he plans to run in Senegal's presidential election next month, challenging an 85-year-old incumb...

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PLAY > SKIP: This Week's New Music

Shawn Amos | Posted 08.08.2011

Read More: Youssou N'Dour, Duncan Sheik, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr, Diane Schuur, New Music, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Album Reviews, Entertainment News
Shawn Amos

Do me a favor, people. Step away from the World of Weiner for a moment and find safety in some old-fashioned '80s music, African rhythms, and Southern rock.

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CultureZohn: The Carnegie Hall Youthquake

Patricia Zohn | Posted 05.25.2011

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Patricia Zohn

2010-10-04-carnegie.jpgPrograms with the YouTube Orchestra, Dudamel and Lang Lang make it seem as if this classic hall is shedding its restraints.

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Malaria No More American Idol-Style Competition Promotes Malaria Awareness In Senegal

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Youssou N'Dour, Bouba N?Dour, Xeex Sibbiru Song Contest, Malaria No More, Xeex Sibbiru, Malaria, Singing Competition, Senegal, American Idol, Malaria Awareness, Eradicating Malaria, Impact News

International nonprofit Malaria No More is using music as a compelling way to raise awareness about malaria in Africa. In 2009, Senegalese artist Yous...

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Tanzanian Artists Come Together For 'Zinduka!' Malaria No More Campaign

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Youssou N'Dour, Jakaya Kikwete, Mosquito Nets, Malaria Africa, Malaria Haikubaliki, Malaria No More, Malaria, Tanzania, Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, Fighting Malaria, Eradicating Malaria, Zinduka, Video, Impact News

Over a dozen of Tanzania's brightest stars have come together for the Zinduka! Malaria Haikubaliki campaign to raise awareness about malaria and the u...

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Youssou N'Dour Fights Malaria...In Stereo!

Modiba | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Youssou N'Dour, Malaria, Senegal, Fighting Malaria, Global Music Corner, Africa, Global Music, Music, World News
Modiba

N'Dour is partnering with the Senegalese government to launch "Surround Sound: Senegal" -- a comprehensive national malaria treatment and prevention program

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Youssou N'Dour: An Original Portrait

Timothy Greenfield-Sanders | Posted 05.25.2011

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Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

In Senegal and much of Africa, according to Rolling Stone, Youssou N'Dour is "perhaps the most famous singer alive." Beyond those borders, he is a well-kept secret.

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Youssou N'Dour and "I Bring What I Love": An Elegaic Meditation on Faith, Islam and Music

Zachary Karabell | Posted 05.25.2011

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Zachary Karabell

"I Bring What I Love" is an elegiac, beautiful film, years in the making that deserves an audience.

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