Youssou N’Dour: Musique sans Frontières
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In this episode of Creative Development with IFC, host Makhtar Diop talks to renowned Senegalese musician, activist, and former Minister for tourism, Youssou N’Dour. They discuss N’Dour’s award-winning international career; the relationship between music, sports, and culture; and the infrastructure and systems needed for the creative industry in Africa to better support artists.  After the introduction, the conversation is in French. English and French transcripts are available at the following link. Dans cet épisode de Creative Development with IFC, le directeur général Makhtar Diop s'entretient avec le célèbre musicien sénégalais, activiste et ancien ministre du tourisme, Youssou N'Dour. Ils discutent de la carrière internationale primée de N'Dour ; la relation entre la musique, le sport et la culture ; et l'infrastructure et les systèmes nécessaires à l'industrie créative en Afrique pour mieux soutenir les artistes. Après l'introduction, la conversation est en français. Les transcriptions en anglais et en français sont disponibles au lien suivant.    
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