Amadou and Mariam are a musical duo from Mali, composed of the couple Mariam Doumbia (vocals) (born in Mali's capital Bamako 15 April 1958) and Amadou Bagayoko (guitar and vocals) (born in Bamako 24 October 1954). The pair, known as "the blind couple from Mali" met at Mali's Institute for the Young Blind, and found they shared an interest in music.
The duo produces music that mixes traditional Mali sound with rock guitars, Syrian violins, Cuban trumpets, Egyptian ney, Colombian trombones, Indian tablas and Dogon percussion. Read Full BioAmadou and Mariam are a musical duo from Mali, composed of the couple Mariam Doumbia (vocals) (born in Mali's capital Bamako 15 April 1958) and Amadou Bagayoko (guitar and vocals) (born in Bamako 24 October 1954). The pair, known as "the blind couple from Mali" met at Mali's Institute for the Young Blind, and found they shared an interest in music.
The duo produces music that mixes traditional Mali sound with rock guitars, Syrian violins, Cuban trumpets, Egyptian ney, Colombian trombones, Indian tablas and Dogon percussion. All these elements put together have been referred to as "Afro-blues".
In 2004 they put out an acclaimed album produced by Manu Chao.
In 2006 they were acknowledged with BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music in the two categories: Africa and Album of the Year (for the "Dimanche à Bamako" release).
www.amadou-mariam.com
The duo produces music that mixes traditional Mali sound with rock guitars, Syrian violins, Cuban trumpets, Egyptian ney, Colombian trombones, Indian tablas and Dogon percussion. Read Full BioAmadou and Mariam are a musical duo from Mali, composed of the couple Mariam Doumbia (vocals) (born in Mali's capital Bamako 15 April 1958) and Amadou Bagayoko (guitar and vocals) (born in Bamako 24 October 1954). The pair, known as "the blind couple from Mali" met at Mali's Institute for the Young Blind, and found they shared an interest in music.
The duo produces music that mixes traditional Mali sound with rock guitars, Syrian violins, Cuban trumpets, Egyptian ney, Colombian trombones, Indian tablas and Dogon percussion. All these elements put together have been referred to as "Afro-blues".
In 2004 they put out an acclaimed album produced by Manu Chao.
In 2006 they were acknowledged with BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music in the two categories: Africa and Album of the Year (for the "Dimanche à Bamako" release).
www.amadou-mariam.com
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Sabali
Amadou & Mariam Lyrics
Anw na ku yé foli de yé
Anw duya yé tolo kê
Anw bo kê ko yan
Anw bo kê ko yan
Djama!
Sabali! Sabali! Sabali yonkontê
Sabali! Sabali! Sabali kayi
Ni kêra môgô fê sabali yonkontê
Ibi tiè fê sabali yonkontê
Ni kêra Mousso fê Sabali yonkontê
Wo ouh wo! Sabali, sabali, sabali kagni
Chéri, je m'adresse à toi
Avec toi chéri
La vie est belle
La la la la la la
Avec toi, chéri
Wo ouh wo, la la la la la la
Ça c'est pour la vie
Wo ouh wo, la la la la la la
Avec toi, chéri
La la la la la la
Ça c'est pour la vie
Chéri, je te fais un gros bisou
Ou bien je sais pas
Chéri, je te fais un gros bisou
Je t'embrasse fort
Je te fais un gros bisou
Je t'embrasse fort
Bye-bye!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE, BECAUSE EDITIONS
Written by: Damon Albarn, Marc-Antoine Moreau, Mariam Doumbia
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Amadou & Mariam
Back when we were recording Welcome To Mali, Damon Albarn came to visit us in Bamako. This started a new creative process for us as we were used to composing each on our own side.
With Sabali, we all came together. We have wonderful memories of this collaboration.
Dan Dugan
I remember when you performed at the inauguration of President Obama back in 2009 - magnificent.Thank-you Mariam Doumbia and Amadeus Bagayoko.
Wild Rider
i dont understand the word but really love the music
love from NEPAL
Lucien Levy
@matt canaday m’y ne
Dixit K
OMG Damon Albarn from GORILLAZ !!! indeed, there songs from Gorillaz whose beats resemble to this one
John Joy
@Copied Often so did maroon 5
Renan Rodrigues
Ils sont magiques ce couple! Un gros câlin du Brésil adressé à l'Afrique et à chacun qui les écoute.
jastyl
tamos juntos
Potelino Seven
assim que essa musica saiu eu escutei ela em uma radio independente, otimas lembranças
Jean-Claude
@Romuald Lichorie, nous, on adore le peuple de la Guadeloupe et de Martinique✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🌹