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Lion

Youssou N'Dour Format: Audio CD

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Track Listings

1	The Lion/Gaiende
2	Shakin' The Tree
3	Kocc Barma
4	Bamako
5	The Truth
6	Old Tucson
7	Macoy
8	My Daughter (Sama Doom)
9	Bes

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Out of print in the U.S.! Originally released in 1989, The Lion is considered the Senegalese singers breakthrough album. There are albums by World artists that are geared for a commercial market, but The Lion is something else entirely. It is an album that the commercial market wholeheartedly embraced without N'Dour having to alter has sound or cater to a new audience. The Lion is N'Dour, pure and simple. Well, he does have some high-powered guests appearing on the album including Peter Gabriel, David Rhodes, David Sancious, David Sanborn and others. World music never sounded so good. EMI.

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For much of the world, this was the first opportunity to hear Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour. Championed by Peter Gabriel (who appears here on "Shaking the Tree"), he burst into public consciousness with the frantic mbalax rhythms of the title track, dedicated to Senegal's soccer team. The producers, including David Sancious, added some gloss to the sound without killing the thrill of songs like "The Truth," and N'Dour's wonderful voice, with its high, keening griot sound was firmly front and center--exactly where it should be. While the music was toned down a little for Western audiences, it remained firmly grounded in the streets of N'Dour's Dakar, with the inventive drumming of Manu Katche, who powers the songs along. You could aptly call this the birth of a superstar, with N'Dour showing himself capable and ready to walk into the hearts of people around the world as one of the great voices. --Chris Nickson

Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 4.94 x 0.45 inches; 3.47 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Virgin Records Us
SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 10, 2007
Label ‏ : ‎ Virgin Records Us
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00000DR5S
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Best Sellers Rank: #539,345 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #111 in Music of Senegal & Gambia
- #215,127 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
- #344,920 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)

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King of the Jungle!

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2019

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The roar of this album is awesome. Like a proud and noble beast the music on this album will make you respect while you enjoy

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Appealing fusion of African and Western sounds

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2007

This was the album that gave N'Dour an international audience. It opens with the lilting The Lion/Gaiende, followed by the soulful Shakin' The Tree where Peter Gabriel contributes vocals, the lively, fast-paced Kocc Barma and Bamako, a jazzy track.

Old Tucson has a charming R&B flavor, Macoy is atmospheric and subdued, while Sama Doom is another polyrhythmic delight. N'Dour sings in both English and Wolof, his native language, but his voice is so expressive that language doesn't matter much.

The instrumentation and backing vocals are elegant and graceful throughout - full marks for expert production. Although not quite as magnificent as his classic album Eyes Open, The Lion is very accessible without compromising the integrity of the artist's roots, a highly successful fusion of Western and African sounds.

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The breakthrough album

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2002

This was the album that gave N'Dour an international audience. It opens with the lilting The Lion/Gaiende, followed by the soulful Shakin' The Tree where Peter Gabriel contributes vocals, the lively, fast-paced Kocc Barma and Bamako, a jazzy track. Old Tucson has a charming R&B flavor, Macoy is atmospheric and subdued, while Sama Doom is another polirhythmic delight. N'Dour sings in both English and Wolof, his native language, but his voice is so expressive that language doesn't matter much. The instrumentation and backing vocals are elegant and graceful throughout - full marks for expert production. The Lion is very accessible, without compromising the integrity of the artist's roots, a highly successful fusion of Western and African.

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Mouhamadou Falilou Ndiaye

Great store

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021

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Item came in great condition and looked new. It was well packed. It plays decent despite several loops that I can not seem to fix.

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