Topic: Amadou & Mariam

• Top 25 Albums of 2009

  By: Devorah Klein | 2 Comments | Dec 27, 10:56pm ET

  2009 is almost over and boy was it a big one for music: Michael Jackson died, The Beatles became Rock Band legends, and dozens of bands reunited, including Blur, Blink-182, and The Jesus Lizard. It’s that time of year: to list my Top 25 Albums of 2009. Click through the … More

• Amadou & Mariam Played Webster Hall

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jun 9, 3:17pm ET

  Of the many concerts last night, I ended up at the Amadou & Mariam show at Webster Hall. I’ve been wanting to see this duo for a long time, and was really excited to finally witness their awesome live show. Amadou & Mariam are a couple from Mali, Africa that … More

• Celebrate Brooklyn, MoMA show, and More Tonight

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jun 8, 4:26pm ET

  Usually Monday is that blah day that you hate. But for some reason tonight (Monday June is packed with awesome music-related activities. So cheer up and gear up to go out tonight! Here are your awesome choices:

  Celebrate Brooklyn’s inaugural concert this summer is David Byrne. He plays at the … More

• Amadou & Mariam

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Feb 23, 12:45pm ET

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  If you haven’t heard of them yet, get ready to be wowed. Amadou & Mariam is a blind couple from Mali whose recent albums have been produced by none other than Manu Chao. They perform super fun and beautiful songs with African rhythms that make you want to shake … More

• All Points West Fest Has Initial Lineup

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Feb 22, 1:49pm ET

  Coachella East aka All Points West has announced its initial lineup for its three-day festival taking place in Liberty Park Aug. 8-10.
  Radiohead is headlining Friday and Saturday while Jack Johnson (ugh, I know) is on Sunday. The rest of the lineup so far is:
  Underworld, Kings of Leon, Rodrigo y Gabriela, … More