“Notes from Africa: A Musical Journey with Youssou N’Dour” By Jenny Cathcart
Books on a golden age of Afropop stars Youssou N’Dour, Baaba Maal, Angelique Kidjo, Salif Keita, Thomas Mapfumo, Cesaria Évora and many others come along only once in a while. The latest is
Notes from Africa: A Musical Journey with Youssou N’Dour by Jenny Cathcart. Whether you’re a newcomer to the scene or a veteran Afropop fan well versed with all these artists, this is a great read, a rich tapestry of musical details, a page-turner that confirms the extraordinary wealth of musical talent coming out of Africa in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s that continues today.