Altsounds — Fresh from performing at the official* FIFA World Cup Concert* in Johannesburg on 10th June, Amadou & Mariam return with new single '*Africa*', taken from their album 'Welcome To Mali', which will be available as a download only on *12th July*.
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Guardian Music — Last time was all about getting fresh at the weekend. Now, we're heading south of the border ...There was a surprising amount of antipathy towards the weekend, and not just as a topic on this blog. British songwriters in particular seemed to have no ... more info
Guardian Music — Is the weekend all about existential panic or self-actualisation? It depends who you listen to, of courseThe weekend is 132 years old, give or take. It turns out that, like the Nintendo DS, this cherished modern ideal of leisure time postdates the in... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — ...which is being rebroadcast online "shortly" NOW. Other performers include Amadou & Mariam, Hugh Masekela, K'Naan, Tinariwen, Vieux Farka Touré, Angelique Kidjo, Black Eyed Peas, and Shakira.... more info
Guardian Music — It's a star-studded gig with an improved bill, but Fifa's kick-off concert only skims the surface of South Africa's diverse music scene, writes Neil SpencerBefore a ball has been kicked at the 2010 World Cup comes the music, the star-strewn three-hou... more info
Pitchfork — Here's one for the Six Degrees of Damon Albarn game. A new track from Nas and Damian Marley called "Patience" heavily samples Malian duo Amadou & Mariam's song "Sabali"... which was produced and co-written by none other than Mr. Albarn. The track was... more info
Guardian Music — Rokia Traore, On tourInteresting times in the world of "world". On the one hand, the genre must mourn the passing of one of its most passionate spokespersons, Charlie Gillett. On the other, one must delight in the constant stream of impressive new mu... more info
The Music Fix — News Flash: Will Beckham be on Maracas?Amadou and Mariam will perform at the official FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert on Thursday 10thJune. The duo will appear alongside other African and international acts including Alicia Keys, Black Ey... more info
Altsounds — The duo will appear alongside other African and international acts including *Alicia Keys*, *Black Eyed Peas*, *BLK JKS* and *Shakira*, at the newly-renovated Orlando Stadium in *Johannesburg* the night before the opening match. The concert, which ... more info
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