Amadou Bagayoko
Amadou Bagayoko was a renowned Malian musician, famed as one half of the legendary duo Amadou & Mariam. Born blind, he met his musical partner Mariam Doumbia at the Institute for Young Blind People in Bamako in 1976. The duo gained international acclaim in the 2000s, particularly with their album 'Un Dimanche à Bamako,' produced by Manu Chao. They were celebrated for their unique blend of traditional Malian music and modern influences, which captivated audiences worldwide. Amadou passed away recently, leaving behind a rich musical legacy and three children.
Born on Apr 04, 1954 (71 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 7.67 | 0.08% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 58,737 | $2,700,000 | 2,336$ |
| France | 3 | 7.67 | 0.15% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 106,162 | $2,700,000 | 4,391$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,121 | $240,000 | 121$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 30 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,067 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 18,546 | $1,400,000 | 555$ |
| Totals | 10 | 195,180,251 | 190,663 | $7,052,900 | 7,411$ |
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Spain:
Amadou Bagayoko was one of the greatest and most original guitarists from Mali.
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France:
Amadou Bagayoko was a legendary Malian singer and musician who passed away at the age of 70.
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United Kingdom:
Amadou Bagayoko was a renowned Malian musician known for being part of the duo Amadou & Mariam.
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United Kingdom:
Amadou Bagayoko was a singer-songwriter and guitarist who, along with his wife Mariam Doumbia, formed the award-winning musical duo Amadou & Mariam.
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France:
Amadou Bagayoko was a renowned guitarist and singer from Mali, known for being part of the duo Amadou et Mariam.
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Ireland:
Amadou Bagayoko was a Grammy-nominated Malian musician known for blending traditional West African sounds with western rock and pop influences.
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Portugal:
Amadou Bagayoko, a Malian singer and guitarist, passed away recently, known for forming the duo Amadou & Mariam with his partner Mariam Doumbia.
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United Kingdom:
Amadou Bagayoko of the Malian music duo Amadou & Mariam has died aged 70 after an illness.
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France:
Amadou Bagayoko, a singer of the Malian duo Amadou and Mariam, passed away in Bamako.
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Monaco:
Amadou Bagayoko, a member of the legendary blind musician duo Amadou & Mariam, has died.
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