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The Guide (Wommat)

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I purchased this CD several years ago. I'd never heard N'Dour before then, but was intrigued by peter Gabriel's statement that N'Dour was the best vocalist alive. I shy away from absolute statements like the previous, but agree whole heartedly that Youssou N'Dour is ONE of the world's best singers. His vocal range may not immediately attract your attention, but repeated listens will surprise and satisfy many close listens. The duet with Nenah Cherry is one of the best songs recorded in the '90s. The social message positive, the groove eminently danceable, and the melody uplifting. The violin solo works! The other songs are less exceptional than 7 Seconds, but the message of hope and joy in life consistent (n.b How You Are). For all lovers of music which marries traditional sounds and instruments with modern recording values and styles. Admittedly, my love of 7 Seconds makes this CD a must have in my books, regardless of relative quality of the other tunes.

I enjoy this cd, but I don't love it. It's a pleasant listening experience, but there is no song on it that I would classify as among my all-time favorites.
N'Dour has a wonderful voice, well worth getting to know, and the quality of the playing is excellent. However, I believe that most people from Western countries who would buy this album are intrigued by music from Africa and want to try something different. Therefore it is the very fact that this album sounds quite a bit like Western pop that bothers me. I wish that the, to me, exotic African elements were more to the fore, and the everyday pop elements were less evident. If you also are interested in this singer because you want to listen to something out of the ordinary, I would suggest you buy instead a cd by Cheikh Lo, who is also from Senegal. Lo's music is more obviously unusual, and yet very beautiful. One of N'Dour's less Westernized albums would also be more appropriate.

His Best work in my opinion! I've had the pleasure of seeing him in concert a few times and this man is truely gifted! I would reccomend all of his CDs but if there's one that you must have, it should be this one.

This album hits every nerve and passion you would expect. There is something moving about every song, whether you understand Senagalese or not. This is truly a masterpiece

i am not going to say much- but for me personally there is no good enough word to discribe youssou or the music he plays.

This album and others from Youssou N'dour are the best I heard in my life.The song" My people" talks about his fans. I really love this song because Youssou knew that he is loved by a lot of people.All songs are great,there is no word for me to say my admiration for this singer.Youssou , stay yourself for your fans.You bring me up with your songs.

moving, fiery, deep - touches many senses and emotions

I like African music, but I won't recommend every album to my friends. A musician like Franco is maybe too difficult to enjoy. This album by Youssou N'Dour is great music and has enough connections with our European ears (is that English?). Seven seconds is a all time high

This album from youssou is incredibly good. I am a great fan of youssou and he has made the senegal to reach the best quality standard in the world.his new studio,inedit in africa,is really nice