I think that Sufism fits all over the world. The concept is not anything that fits standard Western ideas - it's always related to culture, to music, to religion. It is a dominant religion in Senegal.

In Africa, there is much confusion.... Before, there was no radio, or other forms of communication.... Now, in Africa ... the government talks, people talk, the police talk, the people don't know anymore. They aren't free.

I have studied at the school of the world.

When the slaves left Africa, they left us this music. They left us blues.

Africa is the future.

World music is about taking things from different places and bringing them together - which is great.

I don't really see myself as an actor.