At 88, Mariam Bagayoko Keeps the Rhythms of Ancestral Mali Alive

At 88 years old, Mariam Bagayoko continues to resonate with the rhythms of Beledougou, a region in Mali known for its musical traditions. On the stage of the Palais de la culture in Bamako, she dances barefoot, adorned with a shell belt, while playing the yabara and n’goussoumbala. Before singing, she pays homage to the protective spirits and griots, launching into powerful songs in Bambara.