Amadou & Mariam: The Blind Couple from Mali (2026)

This new documentary tells the story of the extraordinary duo Amadou & Mariam as they work on their final album and perform a unique concert in their homeland, Mali, which is torn apart by internal tensions. Since the 1980s, they have reached millions of people around the world and have become the face of modern West African music. With the final album recorded before Amadou’s death in April 2025, they hope to bring people together and inspire them. The album ‘L’Amour À La Folie’ was released posthumously last October, and in March Mariam gave a moving concert at our Max venue. A beautiful story about resilience and the power of music.

Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.