Amadou Bagayoko, the celebrated guitarist and singer of the duo Amadou & Mariam, has passed away at the age of 70 in Bamako, Mali. The Minister of Culture praised him in a state broadcast, acknowledging his profound impact on music. Blind since age 15, Bagayoko studied at Mali's Institute for the Young Blind, where he met his wife, Mariam. They gained international acclaim for their fusion of traditional African music with rock and blues, earning numerous awards including the Victoire de la Musique. His legacy includes landmark albums like "Dimanche a Bamako" and a recent performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Amadou Bagayoko, a blind musician hailed for blending traditional African influences with rock and blues, passed away at 70 in Bamako, Mali.
Mali's Minister of Culture praised Bagayoko's contributions to music, highlighting the duo's journey from local fame to international recognition through their unique sound.
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