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28 April 2025
Motherland Sounds Is LA’s Must-Attend East African Party
An event where East African culture, community, and music collide is rewriting the Ethiopian-Eritrean diaspora story in Los Angeles.
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07 April 2025
Remembering Amadou Bagayoko of the Iconic Duo Amadou & Mariam
The beloved Malian guitarist and singer, who passed away at 70, turned a lifelong bond into transcendent music that defied borders, genres, and expectations.
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25 April 2024
Amadou & Mariam Announce New Compilation, 'La Vie Est Belle'
The Malian duo has also shared the new upbeat single, “Mogolu,” as they celebrate the last two decades of an awe-inspiring career.
Music
28 October 2021
Amadou & Mariam Forever
We talk to the legendary Malian duo about their rich past, songwriting process and their advice for young African artists with disabilities.
News
21 January 2013
Fatoumata Diawara x Amadou & Mariam x Bassekou Kouyate & More 'Voices United For Mali'
In response to the Mali crisis, Fatoumata Diawara rounds up a group of national artists as Voices United For Mali.
Music
19 December 2012
Okayafrica's Top 12 Songs of 2012
We select the Top African songs, singles and tracks to come out this year, featuring work from Spoek Mathambo, Young Fathers and more!
Music
06 December 2012
Hugh Masekela + Amadou & Mariam Nominated for Grammys
The Grammy Awards have nominated Hugh Masekela and Amadou and Mariam for "Best World Music."
News
23 October 2012
SMOD Speaks Out About The Unrest In Mali
Malian hip-hop trio SMOD discusses the situation that “no one seems to know what to do about,” and how it has transformed daily life in Mali.
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