Étiquette : Amadou & Mariam

LAMOMALI: « TOTEM » – Malian Heritage Shines On, Even Beyond Death https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BkCHS1gGL/ Mali is still mourning the loss of two of its musical giants: Toumani Diabaté, the undisputed master of the kora, and Amadou & Mariam, the radiant couple who made the whole world dance with their powerful Afro-pop. But music never dies. It transforms, it…

Holà Bamako 2025: An 8th Edition Filled with Emotion and Musical Brotherhood On April 11 and 12, the National Museum of Mali hosted the 8th edition of the Holà Bamako International Festival. This annual event, initiated by the Embassy of Spain in Mali, once again brought together Malian and Spanish artists around a universal language:…

The music world is in mourning following the death of Amadou Bagayoko, who passed away at the age of 70 in Bamako, Mali. A renowned guitarist and singer, Amadou formed the iconic duo Amadou & Mariam with his wife Mariam Doumbia, known for their unique fusion of traditional Malian music with rock, blues, and pop…