Musician of the Month: Amadou & Mariam

Amadou & Mariam are a musical duo from Mali, composed of the Bamako-born couple Amadou Bagayoko (guitar and vocals) and Mariam Doumbia (vocals).

They have had an amazing career so far, including being nominated for a Grammy in 2008. Their music is an incredible fusion of cultures and they have established a wide appeal. Their music combines many different elements such as traditional Mali sounds with rock guitars, Syrian violins and Cuban  percussion. Perhaps even more incredible is the fact that they have both been blind from a young age!

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