Bamako: Africa's beat heart
Slaves from Mali exported their moving melodies to America's shores. Now, more fresh sounds are emanating from the clubs of its capital, Bamako. By Richard Knight REUTERS Blind Malian singing duo Amadou Bagayoko (fourth right) and Mariam Doumbia (second
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