Mariam sings Amadou & Mariam

A concert by Mariam, one half of the Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, presenting songs from the band's catalogue and music from a new album, at The Lantern at Bristol Beacon.

Amadou & Mariam is a Malian band formed by a married couple of musicians and singers, playing afro-pop and worldbeat. Founded in Bamako in 1974, the group has been active since 1980 and is signed to Universal Music Group. Following the death of Amadou Bagayoko in April 2025, Mariam continues the work the two of them built together over more than four decades.

The programme draws on the songs that brought Amadou & Mariam to audiences around the world, which combine Malian traditions with lively rhythms. Mariam is joined by longtime collaborators, and the material includes music from L'Amour à la Folie, a recent album about love, resilience and lasting connection.

This is presented as a continuation of the duo's repertoire rather than a tribute, and the evening suits listeners who know the band's records as well as those coming to the music for the first time. The Lantern at Bristol Beacon hosts concerts and shows in Bristol.