Nov 13 | Mariam Bagayoko
Nov 13, 2025
Herbst Theatre
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Original show description below.
Celebrating her joyful 45-year marriage and career as one of the most famous ambassadors for Malian music, Mariam Doumbia performs in tribute to her late husband and musical partner Amadou with music from their remarkable career as well as material from their upcoming album L’Amour à la Folie (Mad Love) — their final release together.
The Bamako-born husband and wife met at while students at Mali’s Institute for the Young Blind and found a shared interest in music and performing. Since that momentous meeting, the famed “blind couple from Mali” rose through the African and European music scenes with their mix of Malian pop and psychedelic blues to become one of the hottest world music acts in recent history, sharing the stage with artists including Coldplay, U2, Alicia Keys, Santigold, and Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour.
Following Amadou’s untimely passing in April of 2025, Mariam is honoring his memory with this performance in support of L’Amour à la Folie accompanied by the same group of faithful musicians who backed the couple over the years.
In addition to the bittersweet release of L’Amour à la Folie, this evening also coincides with director Ryan Marley’s new Netflix documentary of the same name — a project that follows the couple as they prepare for a landmark concert in their native Mali.
Celebrating her 45-year marriage and career as one of the most famous ambassadors for Malian music, Mariam Doumbia performs in tribute to her late husband and musical partner Amadou with music from their remarkable career and upcoming album L’Amour à la Folie.
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Among the world’s most renowned African musical acts.
The New York Times
Among the world’s most renowned African musical acts.
The New York Times
Personnel
Mariam Doumbia vocals
Others TBA
The couple's easy, deeply soulful rapport on vocals, Bagayoko's stinging leads and their indelible melodies make the record work.
DownBeat
Personnel
Mariam Doumbia vocals
Others TBA
The couple's easy, deeply soulful rapport on vocals, Bagayoko's stinging leads and their indelible melodies make the record work.
DownBeat
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