Actor · Music · Original Music Composer
Born Oct 1, 1959 · Dakar, Senegal
Active 1975–present · Awards: Prince Claus Award, Polar Music Prize, Praemium Imperiale, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album, La Mar de Músicas
Youssou N'Dour (also known as Youssou Madjiguène Ndour; born 1 October 1959) is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, occasional actor, businessman, and politician.