Youssou N'Dour Egypt

Entertainment Weekly: "The Senegalese star forgoes his bubbly Afro-pop for this set of sacred songs..." - Grade: A-
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item number:  WCX3
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CD Details

  • Released: March 16, 2015
  • Originally Released: 2004
  • Label: Nonesuch

Entertainment Reviews:

Entertainment Weekly - No. 809, p.73
"The Senegalese star forgoes his bubbly Afro-pop for this set of sacred songs..." - Grade: A-
Q - p.121
3 stars out of 5 - "[With] a softly textured, melodic infusion of Oriental strings and mysticism, reminiscent of the spiritual concept albums of disenchanted '70s rockers."
Uncut - p.108
3 stars out of 5 - "N'Dour's soulful voice takes on the wailing sound of a muezzin calling the faithful to prayer..."
Down Beat - p.86
4 stars out of 5 - "[O]ne of his best recordings....His different groups working together on EGYPT create different fascinating contrasts..."
Dirty Linen - p.55
"This is a masterwork from N'Dour, with his passionate and at times soothing vocals backed by semi-classical arrangements fused with African and Egyptian colorings."
Mojo (Publisher) - p.115
4 stars out of 5 - "[H]ugely rewarding..."

Tracks:

  • 1.Allah
  • 2.Shukran Bamba
  • 3.Mahdiyu Laye
  • 4.Tijaniyya
  • 5.Baay Niasse
  • 6.Bamba the Poet
  • 7.Cheikh Ibra Fall
  • 8.Touba - Daru Salaam

Product Info

  • UPC: 075597969429
  • Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx)
  • International Shipping: 1 item

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