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Youssou N'Dour is a renowned Senegalese musician, singer, and composer celebrated for his powerful voice and innovative fusion of traditional and contemporary styles. His music blends mbalax rhythms with international pop, earning him global recognition and influence. He has also played an important role as a cultural ambassador and activist for Africa. Here are 30 of his quotes:

If you come from Africa with your economic poverty and your cultural riches, and you meet someone like Peter Gabriel or a person from a big record company, and they tell you that what you are doing is marvelous, that makes you feel powerful. (Youssou N'Dour)
Politics is politics; art is art. If you play a political role, you have to stop being an artist. View quote
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Listen, a lot of religions have fundamentalists. View quote
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Senegal needs to free itself, to rediscover its democracy. View quote
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My father used to tell me about how musicians don't have respect from people and he was afraid about my future. View quote
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Youssou N'Dour

Youssou N'Dour - Image
Photo: Kotoviski photograph by Henryk Kotowski, GFDL
Occupation: Senegalese Musician
Born: October 1, 1959
Quotes count: 30