Ancestors: Youssou N'Dour and "Generations"

A giant of global music, Youssou N'Dour, brings us today's random tune. Already a legend among African musicians, Youssou N'Dour is a singer, songwriter, composer, percussionist, actor, politickan and one of the most visible personas of Senegal. A man born into a griot family, he didn't take the traditional griot path (but he is considered a modern griot anyway) and he is the driving force behind the popular Senegalese music called mbalax, which he combined with a variety of international influences. He came to world notice thanks to his collaborations with Western musicians like Peter Gabriel, but his music stands on its own. He has released 33 solo albums. This song, Generations (Diamono), is from his 1994 album The Guide (Wommat).

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youssou_N%27Dour