Viva Africa: An Interview with Amadou & Mariam and BLK JKS

By Cary Darling

African music, often exiled from the pop mainstream, is making a new incursion in the U.S. Darling speaks to two major African artists, plus highlights the best new releases. [5 July 2009]

Amadou and Mariam: 2 June 2009 - Chicago

By Timothy G. Merello

How apropos that Amadou and Mariam were so warmly attired as their sound would prove to be equally bright and radiant. [10 July 2009]

Amadou and Mariam: Welcome to Mali

By Deanne Sole

If Amadou and Mariam's last album felt like a shift in the couple's career, then Welcome to Mali feels like an even greater one. [6 April 2009]

Amadou and Mariam, Dimanche À Bamako

By Deanne Sole

Their collaboration with Manu Chao brings the good parts of all three musicians together in wonderful ways. [17 January 2006]

Mixed Media: Amadou & Mariam - “Masiteladi” (video)