N'DOUR SINGS IN WOLOF.(Life)

Cape Times (South Africa) | March 26, 2008 | Copyright

BYLINE: NICK DUERDEN

london: For a man described as Africa's most famous living singer, and one whom Time magazine puts among the world's 100 most influential people, Youssou N'Dour cuts a disarmingly relaxed figure. Hiccuping after drinking some fizzy mineral water, he giggles.

"Forgive me," he says. "Pleased to meet you. These (hiccups) will go soon, I'm sure."

In London to promote his latest album, Rokku Mi Rokka (Give and Take), the Senegalese musician is in expansive mood. His Franglais burr is easy on the ear, and his smile lights up the ...

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