Amadou Bagayoko RIP

**Globaltruth** · 06-04-25, 13:12

Originally posted by johncorrigan View Post

Just heard that Amadou Bagayoko, best known for his partnership with his wife, Mariam Doumbia, has died aged 70. Here's the obit from the Guardian.

Amadou Bagayoko of music duo Amadou & Mariam dies aged 70

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/apr/05/amadou-bagayoko-of-music-duo-amadou-and-mariam-dies-aged-70

Malian singer and guitarist, who sold millions of albums with his wife, Mariam Doumbia, had been ill for a while, say family

I always loved this track that they made with Manu Chao... 'Sénégal Fast Food'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J43T8rEOg-I

Sad news indeed. Yes, also loved this - first track of theirs I ever heard played for me by my friend, who is, after a mere 12 years, still on Youtube as @mrkleeg5637 or just Mr Kleeg.
I like the music he posts there, but then, I would wouldn't I? You might too JC.

**johncorrigan** · 07-04-25, 19:54

Originally posted by Globaltruth View Post

Sad news indeed. Yes, also loved this - first track of theirs I ever heard played for me by my friend, who is, after a mere 12 years, still on Youtube as @mrkleeg5637 or just Mr Kleeg.
I like the music he posts there, but then, I would wouldn't I? You might too JC.

Thanks GT. Look forward to investigating further - I don't think I had actually seen film of Karen Dalton perform before - that was wonderful.

Amadou Bagayoko RIP

Amadou Bagayoko RIP

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