Reuters - Jun 17, 2009
Pop singer Youssou N'Dour's 2004 album of Islamic music earned him a boycott by some Muslim fans, but in a new documentary about the album, Egypt, he says the music has encouraged a deeper appreciation...
More »AP - Jun 6, 2009
An African music star who ignited worldwide controversy among fellow Muslims with one of his albums was in the city Saturday to perform at an arts festival aimed at spreading a deeper understanding of...
More »Reuters - Apr 25, 2008
African singer and activist Youssou N'Dour on Friday challenged the next president of the United States to eradicate malaria, Africa's biggest killer. While there has been steady progress in...
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Opposition leaders canceled a political demonstration that many feared would turn violent on Friday after Youssou N Dour interceded. N Dour called key members of the opposition and persuaded them to...
More »USRN - Apr 26, 2004
Quincy Jones is finalizing plans for his all-star We Are The Future concert, May 16, at the Circus Maximus in Rome. And he says the event, which will raise money to aid children in war-ravaged cities,...
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