Obituary: Amadou Bagayoko (1954–2025) | Songlines
Monday, April 7, 2025

Obituary: Amadou Bagayoko (1954–2025)

By Nigel Williamson

One of Africa's finest guitarists, best known as half of the much-loved Malian duo, Amadou & Mariam, has died

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Amadou (right) with Mariam

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