Youssou Ndour avant son Grand Bal à Bercy ce 17 octobre : "J'ai besoin que ma musique soit bénie par les Sénégalais"
King of Mbalax and listened to all over the world, the leader of "Super Etoile" will once again gather his fans for the traditional Grand Bal de Bercy. What better place than Paris, nicknamed the "epicenter of the world," with its legendary Accor Arena, to connect with Senegalese people, both at home and in the diaspora? Before his concert, scheduled for Saturday, October 17, the artist behind "Sénégal rk" gave an interview to RFI, on the podcast "Fait ton boucan."
When asked about his connection to his Senegalese homeland, rather than pursuing international success like some other artists, Youssou Ndour proclaimed his love for Senegal. "I have nothing against those who have gone elsewhere, but I simply point out that we have an airport in Dakar (laughs). I am an artist of the world; I can travel anywhere in the world from my home and then return. I made this choice early on (...) I am like a fisherman who brings back fish that he is sure his people will enjoy and appreciate. Even though I travel with my music, I need to come home to be sure that it is blessed by the red soil of Senegal. Traveling between my country and the rest of the world is a powerful experience," the singer stated.
At the sold-out Accor Arena in Bercy, Youssou Ndour promises a show that lives up to expectations. "We've done a lot of preparation in Dakar, we're currently in the final stretch. This Saturday, all Africans will be there, united," says Youssou Ndour, who announces a distinctly African atmosphere, but with a touch of openness to the world.
Mbalax will therefore not be the only music at the Grand Ball...
You can find the interview with Youssou Ndour at this link .
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Je ne sais pas si tous les sénégalais ont béni ou pas votre musique, mais me concernant c’est fait depuis longtemps. Si quelqu’un, par son œuvre, vous a fait plaisir, il est honnête de lui dire merci. Si dans cette même œuvre quelque chose vous a empêché de basculer du mauvais côté, vous pouvez le bénir. A un moment clé de ma vie, votre chanson «fakastalu » m’a retenu pour rester du bon côté. Je vous en remercie infiniment et si j’avais le pouvoir de bénir quelqu’un, je l’aurais volontiers fait pour vous. Que Dieu vous bénisse.
Le Vrai.
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