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).
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Kobena Toumado
Amadou & Mariam Lyrics
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Allah yé komiké djon ni sé tola
Han ko bé yé nakangné
Allah yé komiké mogoou sé tola
Fadé djougou né bè siran
Badé djougou né bè siran
A gnonko kouma né bi siran
Ounou ka gnégoya blé né bi siran
Sénkoro djougou né bè siran
A djon béni nakan do
Djama djo ni béni dadonkan o
Yé djon béni nakan do
Djama mogo béna gnasigui
Han ko bé na touma do
Allah yé komiké mogoou sé tola
Fadé djougou né bè siran
Badé djougou né bè siran
A gnonko kouma né bi siran
Ounou ka gnégoya blé né bi siran
A da bali djougou né bi siran ogné
Sénkoro djougou né bè siran gné
Han ko bé yé dakan gné
Wari tiguiya yé dakan gné
Ali nafolo tiguiya yé dakan gné
Artisia yé dakan gné
Ali daoula tiguiya yé dakan gné
Djama tiguiya yé dakan gné
Artisia yé nakan gné
Han ko bé na touma do
Allah yé komiké mogoou sé tola
Han ko bé na touma do
Allah yé komiké djon ni sé tola
The song "Ko Be Na Touma Do" by Amadou & Mariam is sung in the Bambara language and the lyrics talk about the importance of gratitude and the power of the divine. The opening phrase “Djama ko bé na touma do” translates to “Let us give thanks to God”. The song is all about giving thanks to Allah for all the blessings in their lives.
The first verse talks about how everything in life is a blessing from Allah and they acknowledge that everything is predetermined by Allah. The chorus repeats the phrase “Fadé djougou né bè siran, badé djougou né bè siran” which means "we give thanks for everything that we receive". This emphasizes the importance of being grateful for all blessings, big or small.
The second verse highlights that everything in the world belongs to Allah and they acknowledge that Allah is the owner of everything. The final chorus repeats the phrase “Han ko bé na touma do, Allah yé komiké mogoou sé tola” which emphasizes that they must always give thanks to Allah.
Overall, the song is a reminder to be grateful for everything that Allah has given and to always remember that everything is predetermined by Allah.
Line by Line Meaning
Djama ko bé na touma do
I am in the middle of the road
Allah yé komiké djon ni sé tola
Hoping for God's help to cross over
Han ko bé yé nakangné
I am without a guide
Allah yé komiké mogoou sé tola
God is my only guide
Fadé djougou né bè siran
The journey is long and difficult
Badé djougou né bè siran
The journey is full of obstacles
A gnonko kouma né bi siran
I don't know how far I have to go
Ounou ka gnégoya blé né bi siran
I have no idea what lies ahead
A da bali djougou né bi siran ogné
I am all alone on this journey
Sénkoro djougou né bè siran
The road is filled with dangers
A djon béni nakan do
I have been blessed with life
Djama djo ni béni dadonkan o
In the middle of life, I need to count my blessings
Yé djon béni nakan do
I have been given this life for a reason
Djama mogo béna gnasigui
I need to use this life to make a difference
Han ko bé na touma do
I am in the middle of the road
Allah yé komiké mogoou sé tola
God is my only guide
Fadé djougou né bè siran
The journey is long and difficult
Badé djougou né bè siran
The journey is full of obstacles
A gnonko kouma né bi siran
I don't know how far I have to go
Ounou ka gnégoya blé né bi siran
I have no idea what lies ahead
A da bali djougou né bi siran ogné
I am all alone on this journey
Sénkoro djougou né bè siran gné
The road is filled with dangers
Han ko bé yé dakan gné
I am seeking answers
Wari tiguiya yé dakan gné
I am seeking wisdom
Ali nafolo tiguiya yé dakan gné
I am seeking knowledge
Artisia yé dakan gné
I am seeking inspiration
Ali daoula tiguiya yé dakan gné
I am seeking guidance
Djama tiguiya yé dakan gné
I am seeking the truth
Artisia yé nakan gné
I have found my inspiration
Han ko bé na touma do
I am in the middle of the road
Allah yé komiké mogoou sé tola
God is my only guide
Han ko bé na touma do
I am in the middle of the road
Allah yé komiké djon ni sé tola
Hoping for God's help to cross over
Writer(s): Mariam Doumbia
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