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	YOUSSOU N'DOUR Wednesday 22 June 2005 3am-4am (Tuesday night)

	Africa's best-known musician is in fiery form on the last night of his European tour at the Union Chapel. This BBC Four session features material from his new album, Nothing's in Vain. Watch Youssou N'Dour talk about his song Imigree ABOUT YOUSSOU N'DOUR From Senegal, Youssou N'Dour is much revered by his fellow countrymen: he has been named Senegalese personality of the century by Nouvel Horizon, the African journal. He still plays at his club, Thiossane His duet with Neneh Cherry, 7 Seconds, was an international hit in 1994 His father wanted him to become a lawyer, but at 16 he joined Star Band, then at the forefront of modern Senegalese music He is passionate about African identity and apartheid issues and has been a UNICEF Ambassador for the 'Year of the Child'


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	You will need RealPlayer to access these clips. Visit WebWise for help downloading RealPlayer THIS WEEK ON BBC FOUR BBC Links Nothing's In Vain CD review from bbc.co.uk/music External Links Youssou N'Dour The official website World Music From bbc.co.uk/music The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites