GENEVA, Switzerland, March 21 (UNHCR) - Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré has been named as a UNHCR Regional Goodwill Ambassador for West and Central Africa. "It is an honour to take on this role ...

Guitarist Amadou Bagayoko has died. He was 70 years old. He was half of the renowned duo Amadou & Mariam. Known as the Blind Couple from Mali, they lifted their country's music to stages around the ...

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Renowned guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of Mali’s music duo Amadou & Mariam has died. He was 70. Mali’s Minister of Culture Mamou Daffé paid tribute to the blind musician in ...

One of Mali's most prominent musicians, Ballaké Sissoko, has alleged that the Transportation Security Administration [TSA] destroyed his specially designed instrument during a trip from New York to ...

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Singer and albino activist Salif Keita has dedicated a benefit concert to a 5-year-old albino girl who was kidnapped, tortured and killed in Mali in May. The Saturday night concert ...

Guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of the Malian duo Amadou & Mariam has died at 70. Known as the Blind Couple from Mali, Bagayoko and his wife lifted their country's music across the world. KUOW is ...