Youssou N'Dour founded this band in 1977 with Alla Seck. Members: Abdou Fall, Alla Seck, Alpha Seyni Kante, Assane Thiam, Badou N'Diaye, El Hadji Faye, Eric M'Backe N'Doye, Kabou Gueye, Mark Sambou, Matar Gueye, Rane Diallo, Youssou N'Dour