Amadou & Mariam team up with The Blind Boys of Alabama tonight at the National Concert Hall

Two African music forces unite tonight at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. The Malian duo Amadou & Mariam collaborate with gospel legends The Blind Boys of Alabama to create a unique mixture of contemporary African pop and American gospel singing, both developed from the same West African roots.

In their 70 year long career, The Blind Boys of Alabama received five Grammy Awards and worked with musical icons such as Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel and Willie Nelson. It's safe to say that they long became music legends in their own right. With interpretations of traditional gospel songs as well as contemporary music, they crossed musical boundaries in the process.

Musical duo Amadou & Mariam are famous for creating a unique sound called "Afro-Blues", consisting of traditional Malian music and other influences from different parts of the world. Their experimental nature is exemplified by their collaborations with contemporary artists like Damon Albarn from Blur.

For their new project, Amadou & Mariam join forces with The Blind Boys of Alabama. The concert starts at 8pm tonight at the National Concert Hall in Dublin.