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Amadou Bagayoko, Half of Malian Duo Who Went Global, Dies at 70

As Amadou & Mariam, he and his wife were improbable pop stars on two counts. Their style was venturesome and eclectic, and they were blind virtuosos.

By Alex Traub

Bamako (Mali) Cannes International Film Festival Deaths (Obituaries) Movies Souleymane Cisse

Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84

He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.

By Claire Moses

Bamako (Mali) Cannes International Film Festival Deaths (Obituaries) Movies Souleymane Cisse

Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84

He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.

By Claire Moses

Bamako (Mali) Deaths (Obituaries) Diabate, Toumani (1965-2024) Mali Music Musical Instruments Symmetric Orchestra

Toumani Diabaté, Malian Master of the Kora, Is Dead at 58

He believed that music could transcend national borders set by colonialism and restore ancient ties, even as it embraced the changes of a globalizing society.

By Giovanni Russonello