Youssou N’Dour
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Youssou N’Dour
Summary
Youssou N’Dour is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dakar[2]. He was born on October 1, 1959[3]. He worked as a politician[4], singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], and minister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,934 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Youssou N’Dour's place of birth was Dakar[2].
- Youssou N’Dour was born on October 1, 1959[3].
- Youssou N’Dour held citizenship in Senegal[9].
- Youssou N’Dour worked as a politician[4].
- Youssou N’Dour worked as a singer-songwriter[5].
- Youssou N’Dour's professions included singer[6].
- Youssou N’Dour's professions included minister[7].
- Youssou N’Dour held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[10].
- Youssou N’Dour received the Prince Claus Award[11].
- Youssou N’Dour received the Polar Music Prize[12].
- Youssou N’Dour received the Praemium Imperiale[13].
- Youssou N’Dour received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album[14].
- Youssou N’Dour received the La Mar de Músicas[15].
- Youssou N’Dour was a member of Star Band[16].
- Youssou N’Dour was a member of Super Étoile[17].
- Youssou N’Dour's religion is recorded as Islam[18].
- Youssou N’Dour is recorded as male[19].
- Youssou N’Dour's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Youssou N’Dour's genre is mbalax[21].
- Youssou N’Dour's genre is Afrobeat[22].
- Youssou N’Dour's record label is recorded as Sony Music[23].
- Youssou N’Dour's Commons category is recorded as Youssou N'Dour[24].
- Youssou N’Dour's family name is recorded as N'Dour[25].
- Youssou N’Dour's given name is recorded as Youssou[26].
- Youssou N’Dour's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Youssou N'Dour[27].
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Origins and Family
Youssou N’Dour was born in Dakar[2]. He was born on October 1, 1959[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], and minister[7]. Youssou N’Dour held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[10].
Recognition
Awards received include Prince Claus Award[11], an award[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1996[30]; Polar Music Prize[12], a music award[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1989[33]; Praemium Imperiale[13], an international award[34], founded in 1988[35]; Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album[14], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 2004[38]; and La Mar de Músicas[15], a music festival[39], in Spain[40].
Personal Life
Youssou N’Dour's religion is recorded as Islam[18].
Why It Matters
Youssou N’Dour ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,934 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 108 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Youssou N’Dour born?
Born in Dakar[2], Youssou N’Dour…
What did Youssou N’Dour do for work?
Youssou N’Dour worked as politician[4], singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], and minister[7].
What awards did Youssou N’Dour receive?
Honors received include Prince Claus Award[11], Polar Music Prize[12], Praemium Imperiale[13], and Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album[14].