I chose to connect Oumou Sangare (my favorite female African singer) to Paul McCartney (since my parents named me after one of his songs)...

Oumou Sangare
Youssou NDour
Baaba Maal (who I've seen perform and met)
Ladysmith Black Mambazo (who I've seen perform and met)
Johnny Clegg
Gipsy Kings
Zap Mama
Cirque du Soleil (have also seen perform)
Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares
Dzintars
Jerry Garcia
Jefferson Airplane
Steve Miller
Fleetwood Mac
Paul McCartney (have also seen perform)