That tall man in his hat

And there’s that man, that tall man in his hat
who always stands between the stage and you,
you, keen for half an age to see this band.
Again, enragingly, he’s centre view.
Youssou N’Dour plays, engages all beyond
the stage but you, fixated on that hat.


Highlights today: high-energy Muyayo Rif from Spain; soothing Elemotho from Namibia; that magnificent and magnetic performer from Senegal, Youssou N'Dour. (I did manage to worm my way in front of the hat after a bit.)