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Amadou & Mariam

This Malian afro-pop duo combines spare Malian blues with Latin, Middle Eastern, and Western influences.
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Album Highlights

  • Welcome to Mali
    Amadou & Mariam
    Welcome to Mali
  • Dimanche à Bamako
    Amadou & Mariam
    Dimanche à Bamako
  • Se Te Djon Ye
    Amadou & Mariam
    Se Te Djon Ye
  • The Magic Couple
    Amadou & Mariam
    The Magic Couple
  • Folila
    Amadou & Mariam
    Folila
  • Sou Ni Tile
    Amadou & Mariam
    Sou Ni Tile
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Artists Themes

  • Summer
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  • Affection/Fondness
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Amadou & Mariam
photo credit: Hassan Hajjaj

Amadou & Mariam - Artist Details

Active

1970s - 2010s

Formed

1974 in Bamako, Mali

Genre

International

Styles

Afro-Pop Worldbeat African Traditions Malian Music West African

Group Members

Amadou Bagayoko Mariam Doumbia
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