“His vocals, which weave and dip atop Afro and Arabic melodies, are awe-inspiring. If NDour meant to show us that his Islam is a thing of beauty, he certainly made his case.”
NEWSWEEK

“NDour’s voice sweeps and swells with a passion that makes listening to him even in complete ignorance a form of enlightenment.”
TIME MAGAZINE

Brilliant new film documents Youssou Ndour’s spiritual quest…What first appears to be a conventional film biography of the Senegalese superstar reveals an entirely different dimension when filmmaker Chai Vasarhelyi uses the production and promotion of Ndour’s 2004 Egypt album as a jump-off point for a much deeper, more personal look at how his family life and religious beliefs contribute to his creative process… Along with the beautiful cinematography, including some amazing footage of prayer ceremonies at the Great Mosque in the holy city of Touba, the film’s great success is Vasarhelyi’s ability to keep a tight grip on the narrative through many turns without losing sight of the central figure or the essential human element.
NOW MAGAZINE
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