As the sound from the stage grew, Youssou’s voice boomed from backstage as if from heaven – ‘Salaam Aleikum’. He then gave a tribute in Wolof and translated into English by Dudu Sarr, to the late, great Charlie Gillett. He launched into ‘Pitche Mi’, one of Charlie’s favourites and one from the album ‘Immigres’ that brought Youssou to the music world’s attention.
Unlike Paris, it took time for the audience to get to their feet and The Barbican lacks the manic energy of a packed Bercy as a venue. Still good.
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