Youssou Ndour appointed vice-president of CISAC

Youssou Ndour, Senegalese music icon and Grammy winner, has been appointed vice-president of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC). The announcement was made on June 3, 2026, and his term will take effect at CISAC's annual General Assembly on June 4 in Paris, which coincides with the organization's centenary. CISAC represents over 5 million creators through 227 member societies in 111 countries, advocating for copyright protection and addressing challenges such as artificial intelligence.