“Youssou N’dour: I Bring What I Love” opens in NYC Theaters!!

Written by Anta Sane | June 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

After 5 years of dedication, hard work, and an incredible journey with Africa’s most influential and talented artist of all time, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi ’s documentary, “Youssou N’dour: I Bring What I Love”, opens in theaters in New York city on June 12th, 2009.

premiereyoussoundourbringlovearrivalsap7nqwmc2f1l.jpgChai, a Princeton graduate in comparative literature, is the American director and producer behind the documentary that retraces the daily life of N’dour throughout a 2 year period in Africa, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East,  following his controversial Grammy award winning album “Egypt”, which brought a lot of criticism and rejection in his native country, Senegal, due to his release and performances during the holy month of Ramadan. » Read more…

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Youssou Ndour: ‘I Bring What I Love’ at FilmFest DC

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

FilmFest DC is holding an International Film Festival that will highlight film gems from around the world.  The festival, taking place from April 16 – 26, 2009, will be held in Washington DC at various locations.  One of the African films to be featured will be Youssou N’dour’s movie, ‘I Bring What I Love’.

At the beginning of this decade, Youssou N’Dour, the “golden-voiced” Senegalese singer-songwriter conceived an album that would express his vision of Islam. Directed by Chai Vasarhelyi, this revealing documentary details the making of Youssou N’Dour’s gorgeous 2004 CD “Egypt” and the reaction to it. » Read more…

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