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Youssou N'Dour and Old Blind Dogs

Friday 23rd January 2009, 7.30pm

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall : Auditorium

The unrivalled superstar of African music, Youssou N’Dour is a uniquely pivotal figure in reconnecting his native musical languages with those of the West. His extraordinary 2007 album Rokku Mi Rokka – “You give me something, I give you something,” – profoundly encapsulates the fertile relationship of equals he has forged among the diverse musical cultures of his Senegal homeland, from griot storytelling to Sufi mysticism, and diasporan styles such as blues, funk, Latin, soul, reggae and jazz.

This exclusive Celtic Connections performance features N’Dour at the helm of his veteran Super Etoile outfit: “the best band in the world” according to top US critic Robert Christgau.

Old Blind Dogs have long been established as one Scotland’s top contemporary folk acts, whose current line-up features Aaron Jones, Jonny Hardie, Ali Hutton and Fraser Stone. They have recently been involved in fundraising for the Dialaw Music Centre in Senegal, which provides musical and cultural education for local young people and visiting students.

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