Of the dozens of shows I’ll see this summer, I’ve looked forward most to this outdoor concert by Senegalese national hero Youssou N’Dour. Born in 1959 to a griot mother and a car mechanic father, he began singing publicly at age 12 and has since become the most beloved voice in Africa. As a teenager […]
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I Bring What I Love
Black World Cinema presents a discounted preview screening of “Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love” a day before the documentary about the iconic Senegalese singer and activist opens for a weeklong run at Chatham 14.
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Afric-a-go-go
The African Diaspora Film Festival opens today at Facets Cinematheque. Plus, this week’s Critic’s Choices and new reviews.