Songs Written by Youssou N'DourTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Youssou "Madjiguène" N'Dour (also Ndour, French: [jusu (ɛ)nduʁ]; Wolof: Yuusu "Maajigéen" Nduur [juːsu ⁿd̺uːɾ]; born 1 October 1959) is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and politician. N'Dour helped develop a style of popular Senegambian music known as mbalax, a genre that has sacred origins in the Serer music njuup tradition and ndut initiation ceremonies. From April 2012 to September 2013, he was Senegal's Minister of Tourism. Rolling Stone described him in 2004 as "perhaps the most famous singer alive"... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Youssou N'Dour first charted in 1989 with Shakin' the Tree.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US Alternative the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.