Bamako, April 4, 2025 (AFP) - Amadou of Malian blind music duo Amadou & Mariam dies aged 70

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2025-04-04

Guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of star Malian music duo Amadou & Mariam has died aged 70 following an illness, his family told AFP on Friday, paying tribute to the Grammy-nominated blind musician. Together with his wife Mariam Doumbia, Amadou formed one half of a group whose blend of traditional Malian music with rock guitars and Western blues saw them sell millions of albums and conquer dance floors across the world. Among other achievemen......

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