Amadou and Mariam

Image from The Guardian

Image from The Guardian

These two are phenomenal. I was lucky to see them in a tiny club in Bamako 3 years ago.  They met at Mali's Institute for the Young Blind, married in 1980 and started playing together in 1983.  They've collaborated with Santigold, TV on the Radio, and toured with U2.  Their 2012 single, Sabali is my happy place.  Enjoy.