The album was largely recorded in 1999 in Dakar , Senegal , and was originally slated for release as early as 2001 , but was delayed until 2004 to avoid any association with the September 11 attacks . Additional overdubs of oud and traditional orchestra were done in Cairo , Egypt , where N'Dour 's quartet was joined by the Fathy Salama Orchestra for most songs
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Egypt (album)