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Youssou N'Dour | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 29, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Virgin Records Us
• ASIN: B00000DR6I
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #235,001 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #69 in Music > World Music > Africa > Senegal & Gambia

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential Afropop choice, August 5, 2001

By 

mskenny "mskenny" (Ashland, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Set (Audio CD)

I am a big fan of Youssou N'Dour, and I think this is still his best CD. All of the songs are enjoyable; there are no "throwaways" on this one! The songs range from the quiet string-backed "Xale," to the frenetic "Alboury," and all of them serve up Youssou's soaring voice at its best. Most of the lyrics are in Wolof, but quite a few are in English, and are well done. My favorites include "Set," "Feenene," and especially, "Toxiques."

One more great thing about this CD: it sounds great! If you have a good sound system, especially with great bass response (with a subwoofer for example,) you'll love the sound of this CD. In fact, I think its a great CD to bring with you when shopping for any level of sound system.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album!, December 21, 1999

By 

Y.T. (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Set (Audio CD)

I was hooked on Youssou's music since I listened to this album. I was amazed at his vocal abilities and that his voice is perfect for the music. I love the way drums are used in the songs especially the talking drum (Tama) which appears frequently. He creates a wonderful variety of songs. Each of the song is distinct from others in rhythm and theme. Slow songs relaxes me after some fervent dancing with tracks like "Set" which is the best dance music I have ever heard. It is unlike anything that's around in the west. The drums moves the body! 13 tracks and 49 minutes.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can't sit still!, September 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Set (Audio CD)

Youssou's voice is incredible, whether he sings fast or slow. You can recognise his voice after one word of singing; he's unique! Rhythm is great, good dance music. I also appreciate his other cd's very much, especially "Immigrés".