Idrissa Soumaoro
Idrissa Soumaoro is a Malian musician and singer known for his powerful voice and significant contributions to West African music. He is particularly recognized for his role in the band Les Ambassadeurs du Motel alongside notable artists like Salif Keita. Soumaoro's collaboration with Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia at the Institut des Jeunes Aveugles marked the beginning of a rich musical legacy that highlighted the talents of blind artists in Mali.
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Spain:
Idrissa Soumaoro directed the Orquesta Eclipse, which Amadou & Mariam joined early in their career.
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Idrissa Soumaoro was a former band member of Amadou Bagayoko who moved to the blind school as a teacher.
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