Amadou Bagayoko was one-half of of Mali’s music duo Amadou & Mariam. Their music, which blends traditional African influences with elements of rock, blues and pop, won them a global following.
Renowned guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of Mali’s music duo Amadou & Mariam has died. He was 70.
Mali’s Minister of Culture Mamou Daffé paid tribute to the blind musician in a televised broadcast on state TV. He said that Bagayoko died Friday in the city of Bamako, his birthplace, but didn’t give further details.
