Youssou N'Dour + Bassel & The Supernaturals

In his native Senegal (not to mention the rest of Africa), Youssou N'Dour is one of the biggest names in pop music, selling out gigs across the continent and releasing a string of hit albums. On these shores, N'Dour might be best-known for a duet he performed with Peter Gabriel in 1989, but his globally-informed pop deserves your attention, even if you've never heard of him. Before he performs at Pritzker Pavilion, local funk outfit Bassel & the Supernaturals will kick off the night with songs that the humanitarian struggle in Syria. This free concert is part of the 2017 Millennium Park Summer Music Series.