Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies at 70

The Grammy-nominated musician, known for blending Malian traditions with Western sounds, passed away following an illness, leaving a lasting legacy in global music.

• Amadou Bagayoko, guitarist and singer of the Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the age of 70 after an illness.
• The musician was taken to a clinic after feeling fatigue and died later that day, as confirmed by his family and manager.
• Amadou & Mariam gained international acclaim with their 2004 album 'Dimanche à Bamako' and were Grammy-nominated in 2010.
• The duo were celebrated for their unique fusion of traditional Malian music with rock and blues, as well as advocacy for the blind and disabled.
• Tributes continue to pour in, including from Malian culture minister Mamou Daffe, while Mariam Doumbia, Amadou's wife and musical partner, has not yet made a public statement.

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