Youssou N’Dour

With his unique cocktail of Senegalese mbalax, Cuban music, hip-hop, jazz and soul, Youssou N'Dour has made himself one of Africa's greatest musicians. In Senegal, Youssou N'Dour has earned the nickname "King of Mbalax", a style of music that blends traditional Senegalese rhythms with jazz, rock and Caribbean music. Abroad, he has been performing with the biggest artists since his concert with Peter Gabriel. The Senegalese superstar has always argued for a more just world. Since his campaign for the release of Nelson Mandela in the 1980s, he has been committed to both human rights and the cause of fighting poverty. He has supported organisations such as Amnesty International, UNICEF and the United Nations.