Amadou Bagayoko, the acclaimed guitarist and singer of the Malian music duo Amadou & Mariam, passed away at the age of 70. His death was confirmed by Mali's Minister of Culture, who honored his contributions to music during a broacast. Despite losing his sight at 15 due to a congenital cataract, Bagayoko thrived in music, attending the Institute for the Young Blind. Together with his wife Mariam Doumbia, they formed a band in 1980 that achieved international acclaim, blending traditional African styles with rock, blues, and pop, and winning numerous prestigious awards throughout their career.
Mali's Minister of Culture Mamou Daffé paid tribute to the blind musician in a televised broadcast, stating he died Friday in Bamako, his birthplace.
Bagayoko went blind at 15 due to a congenital cataract, later studying music at Mali's Institute for the Young Blind, where he met his future wife.
Amadou Bagayoko, together with Mariam Doumbia, formed Mali's Blind Couple in 1980, blending traditional African music with rock, blues, and pop.
The duo produced over 10 award-winning albums, receiving accolades like the Victoire de la Musique and BBC Radio Awards for World Music.
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