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Youssou N'Dour (Uncredited)

Youssou N'Dour

An undisputed giant of world music, Senegalese artist and humanitarian Youssou N'Dour has raised Senegal’s exuberant mbalax style to global stature. Introduced to American audiences on seminal albums such as Paul Simon's Graceland and Peter Gabriel's So, N'Dour continues to influence virtually every realm of the international music scene, riding high on tumbling African rhythms and stratospheric vocals.Youssou N’Dour works with Peace Corps/Senegal through Malaria No More (a non-profit, non-governmental organization) and the Youssou N’Dour Foundation to reduce deaths caused by malaria. Peace Corps volunteers across Senegal are leading efforts to prevent malaria by providing malaria prevention education and leading a campaign to universally distribute insecticide treated mosquito bed nets. In April, the Peace Corps announced a partnership with the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) that will expand malaria prevention activities throughout Africa.

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Youssou N'Dour 9/21/11: Youssou N'Dour

Singer and percussionist Youssou N’Dour is one of the most celebrated African musicians in history. His mix of traditional Senegalese mbalax with eclectic influences ranging from Cuban samba to hip hop, jazz, and soul has won him an international fan base of millions. Part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps.

Youssou N'Dour

Singer and percussionist Youssou N’Dour is one of the most celebrated African musicians in history. His mix of traditional Senegalese mbalax with eclectic influences ranging from Cuban samba to hip hop, jazz, and soul has won him an international fan base of millions. Part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps.

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