Youssou Ndour: A Cultural Icon and Leader in Social Advocacy - Hardcover (ONLINE ORDER ONLY)

by Mamarame Seck (Author)

This book is about Senegalese Pop star Youssou Ndour, a cultural icon and leader in social advocacy in Senegal, Africa, and the world in general. The author analyzes Ndour's philosophical stance, religious beliefs, and wisdom from his rich song repertoire.

Author Biography

Mamarame Seck received his PhD in linguistics from the University of Florida, Gainesville. He currently works at IFAN, at Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, Senegal. He published his first book, Narratives as Muslim Practice in Senegal, with Peter Lang in 2012.