Youssou N’Dour Film Traces Africa’s Musical Legacy

15 April 2009

A film featuring Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour and jazz pianist Moncef Genoud is has been released which explores the history of the slave trade and it’s musical legacy. Return to Gorée commences on the island of Gorée, Senegal, a former trading post where African slaves were taken before their journey to America.

The film by Pierre-Yves Borgeaud follows Youssou N’Dour as he traces the history of jazz from Dakar to Atlanta, New Orleans, New York and Luxembourg. As well as N’Dour, the film features some world-class singers and musicians from various genres including jazz, soul and gospel.

For more information and to view a trailer of the film visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWbEpj4MeeE&feature=channel_page