Amadou Bagayoko

Amadou Bagayoko

musician Mali

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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Monaco Monaco: Amadou Bagayoko was part of the duo Amadou et Mariam, who were scheduled to perform at the Nuits du Sud festival before his passing. 5

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Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco: On connaît l'artiste qui remplacera Amadou et Mariam aux Nuits du Sud à Vence

Spain Spain: Amadou Bagayoko was one of the greatest and most original guitarists from Mali. 9

Mariam Doumbia Youssou N Dour Manu Chao Fally Ipupa Idrissa Soumaoro
El País: Los domingos en Bamako nunca serán lo mismo: seis canciones para recordar a Amadou Bagayoko | Planeta Futuro

France France: Amadou Bagayoko was a legendary Malian singer and musician who passed away at the age of 70. 9

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Le Monde: A Bamako, dernier adieu au musicien malien Amadou Bagayoko, du duo Amadou & Mariam

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Amadou Bagayoko was a renowned Malian musician known for being part of the duo Amadou & Mariam. 9

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BBC: Amadou Bagayoko - thousands attend funeral of Malian musician

United Kingdom 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. 9

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The Guardian: Amadou Bagayoko obituary | Amadou and Mariam

France France: Amadou Bagayoko was a renowned guitarist and singer from Mali, known for being part of the duo Amadou et Mariam. 9

Mariam Doumbia Matthieu Chedid Youssouf Fadiga Youssou N Dour Fally Ipupa Cheick Tidiane Seck
Le Monde: La mort d’Amadou Bagayoko, guitariste et chanteur du duo malien Amadou et Mariam

Ireland Ireland: Amadou Bagayoko was a Grammy-nominated Malian musician known for blending traditional West African sounds with western rock and pop influences. 9

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Musician Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam dies aged 70 – The Irish Times

Portugal Portugal: Amadou Bagayoko, a Malian singer and guitarist, passed away recently, known for forming the duo Amadou & Mariam with his partner Mariam Doumbia. 7

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Público: Morreu Amadou Bagayoko, metade do duo Amadou & Mariam | Música

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Amadou Bagayoko of the Malian music duo Amadou & Mariam has died aged 70 after an illness. 5

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The Guardian: Amadou Bagayoko of music duo Amadou & Mariam dies aged 70 | Amadou and Mariam

France France: Amadou Bagayoko, a singer of the Malian duo Amadou and Mariam, passed away in Bamako. 5

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Le Monde: Amadou Bagayoko, chanteur du duo malien Amadou et Mariam, est mort