AMADOU Bagayoko, the renowned guitarist and singer of the blind Malian marriage duo Amadou & Mariam, has died at 70.
The Grammy-nominated musician passed away after a long battle with illness, his son-in-law confirmed on Friday, in his birth town of Bamako – Mali’s capital.
GettyAmadou Bagayoko performing with Mariam Doumbia[/caption] GettyAmadou has passed away at 70[/caption] GettyThe married duo were wildly popular for their fusion of traditional west African sounds and electric rock...