Youssou N’Dour is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, and bandleader celebrated as one of Africa’s most influential voices. Blending traditional mbalax rhythms with global pop, jazz, and soul, he has built a groundbreaking sound that bridges continents. Rising to fame as leader of Super Étoile de Dakar, N’Dour has collaborated with artists like Peter Gabriel and Neneh Cherry, bringing African music to international audiences. Beyond his Grammy-winning career, he is an advocate for cultural exchange, social justice, and the unifying power of music.