Amadou & Mariam are coming to Trondheim for the first time, with a brand-new album! After a long period with international collaborations, the world’s most famous Malian duo released their record “La Vie Est Belle” in 2024.  

At 60 years of age and with a career spanning almost 50 years, Amadou & Mariam have established themselves as the ultimate ambassadors of Afro pop. And here they are again with new album, as always a breath of fresh air thanks to their trademark joyful creativity. 

A mixture of infectious danceable Afro-beat rhythms and hypnotic melodies, of tradition and modernity, of organic and electronic sounds, carried by Mariam’s heavenly vocals, “Mogolu” delightfully taps into everything that is magical and powerful about their previous irresistible hits. Mogolu, which means ‘people’ in Bambara, is a celebration of human encounters, travels and diversity, echoing the duo’s long-standing commitment to peace, as well as a powerful invitation to dance. It is a guaranteed toe-tapper that will have people shaking wildly under the sun. 

“La Vie Est Belle” captures the last 20 years of their careers, where Amadou & Mariam enjoyed international success, collaborated with some of the world’s greatest names and toured the world’s largest festivals. Over the course of their career, Amadou & Mariam took the Malian blues that made them a household name and opened it up to rock, hip-hop and disco influences, spreading their Afropop message and joie de vivre. 

“We’ve always dreamed of tearing down walls and opening people’s ears to new sounds so the whole world can discover and appreciate Malian music.” Amadou & Mariam