TGIF! with Amadou & Mariam

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Today it's time for the ever fresh Malian duo, Amadou & Mariam.

First up is the beautiful video for 'Africa mon Afrique' – animation + collage = what's not to love?! Then, a rockin' collabo with Santigold, 'Dougou Badia' (RSS readers click here to view videos)

 

 

Amadou & Mariam's music is available to purchase on Amazon.

Image via the Amadou & Mariam website.

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• Interview with Musician Fatoumata Diawara
• TGIF! Staff Benda Bilili
• African Album Art

 

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