Who are some of Senegal’s most famous authors and musicians?

Senegal has long been home to many famous authors and musicians. Senegal’s first president, Léopold Senghor, was also a poet and a prominent figure in the Negritude literary movement of the 20th century. Other well-known writers include Mariama Bâ and Ousmane Sembène. Senegalese musicians with an international profile include Youssou N’Dour and Baaba Maal, both of whom often use traditional African instruments and musical forms mixed with several styles of Western music.