Described as an "arresting tenor, with prophetic authority" (The New York Times) and "perhaps the most famous singer alive [in Africa]," (Rolling Stone) Youssou N'Dour helped develop mbalax, a propulsive, soulful genre of Senegalese music. At the age of 12, he began performing with the Star Band, one of Dakar's prominent bands of the early '70s, before going on to form his own Latin-influenced dance band, Étoile de Dakar, which properly launched his career as Senegal's first pop star.
Yacouba Sissoko is in demand as one of the best kora players in the world, playing with jazz, Latin and R&B bands as well as traditional African songs. In addition to performing as a soloist and with his band SIYA, he has toured with a variety of well-known artists such as Regina Carter, Baaba Maal, and Roberto Fonseca
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Youssou N'Dour / Yacouba Sissoko
First Preview: Aug 3, 2017
Opening Date: Aug 12, 2017
Closing Date: Aug 13, 2017
Running Time: 02:00
https://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival/youssou-ndour-yac
Playing @
Lena Horne Bandshell
Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Performance is FREE
Performance Schedule
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th @ 7:30 PM
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