Product Details

• Actors: Youssou N'Dour
• Directors: Various
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) / Sling Shot
• DVD Release Date: October 30, 2001
• Run Time: 80 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005QCWY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,413 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #8 in Music > World Music > Africa > Senegal & Gambia

Editorial Reviews

The father of mbalax, a jumping intoxicating blend of African, Caribbean & pop rhythms. N'Dour's voice has been called the finest in the world. A two-time Grammy nominee has an amazing 4-5 octave range & sings in English, Fulani, French, Serer & his native Wolof.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great DVD, March 27, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Youssou N'Dour - The World of Youssou N'Dour DVD (DVD)

This DVD is very well done. You will enjoy it if you are not from Senegal and want to learn more about the country and its customs. Even for us Senegalese, it is refreshing to see such a positive work about our country. I lost my DVD I am definitely buying another one to replace it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An insight into Senegal from it's very core: music, December 29, 2010

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LightSlicer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Youssou N'Dour - The World of Youssou N'Dour DVD (DVD)

This isn't your typical music DVD. Anyone who is familiar with Peter Gabriel's work or knows anything about West African music knows the name Youssou N'Dour. Some of his music is on here but more importantly he personally gives you a tour of his culture, his roots and the joy of his music. As a musician always hungry to learn more about the world of good music not normally accessible to Americans, this DVD was a gold find.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rich And Powerful View Of Senegal And Youssou N'Dour, July 16, 2011

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Shadeed R. Ahmad "shadeed r. ahmad" (new york, new york) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Youssou N'Dour - The World of Youssou N'Dour DVD (DVD)

The panorama of the magnificent array of colors, rhythms and African culture that make Senegal special, is in full cry throughout the DVD "Youssou N'Dour - The World of Youssou N'Dour." Actually, Senegal and its cultural gifts are catapulted into another stratosphere because of Youssou N'Dour's life story being highlighted in this wonderful DVD.

"Youssou N'Dour - The World of Youssou N'Dour" is a bargain and a collector's item for those who appreciate global cultures and great music.

With the purchase of "Youssou N'Dour - The World of Youssou N'Dour" you are in for one of the most earthy, entertaining and informative statements on Youssou N'Dour and Senegal available in any medium. "Youssou N'Dour - The World of Youssou N'Dour" is big fun. Enjoy! Sincerely, Shadeed R. Ahmad (7-16-11)