Born in 1959 in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, N'Dour began singing at an early age. In 1979, he formed a band which would become The Super Etoile. The group created a modern African pop style which has influenced artists such as Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel, who introduced N'Dour to American and British audiences in 1986.
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- African Music Encyclopedia: Youssou n'Dour Profile and links.
- RootsWorld: The Youssou N'Dour Interview 2000 Discussion of The Joko Project and The Great African Ball in New York. Includes photographs and links.