It's the second time out to see this crazy couple from Mali, and although the Wankademy is a bit of a step down from the Colston Hall, the place is pretty rammed and exciteable. We don't get to see who's supporting and Amadou & Mariam come on shortly after we arrive. They play most of their new album Welcome to Mali, which betrays much of Damon Albarn's influence and is nowhere near as great as their previous Manu Chao collaboration Dimanche à Bamako. The gig goes on and on, people just can't stop dancing and the extended African guitar solos are just brilliant.
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What, you want more? go and buy the albums, then go and see them live. they are amazing!
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