It’s not always easy to follow the deeper meanings behind Youssou N’Dour’s songs, but the music surrounding his messages is so good that it often doesn’t matter. The Senegalese world-music superstar has made valiant efforts to connect blues, jazz, spirituals, and other music of the African diaspora, and live, N’Dour boasts the kind of presence that doesn’t come around too often.

ACL Live 310 Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin, TX

all ages $35-$45