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Travel teaches as much as books.

I think people should know more of Africa in terms of its joie de vivre, its feeling for life. In spite of the images that one knows about Africa - the economic poverty, the corruption - there's a joy to living and a happiness in community, living together, in community life, which may be missing here in America.

From Youssou N'Dour

Islam has been badly used by a certain ideology.

From Youssou N'Dour

World music is about taking things from different places and bringing them together - which is great.

From Youssou N'Dour

My music is like a spinning ball. It can turn in one direction, and then it comes back to origins.

From Youssou N'Dour

When the slaves left Africa, they left us this music. They left us blues.

From Youssou N'Dour

Music in Africa often contains messages. Music in Senegal, and Africa, is never music for music's sake or solely for entertainment. It's always a vehicle for social connections, discussions and ideas.

From Youssou N'Dour