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PANOPLAY: Sidiki Diabaté, Mo Laudi, Jay-Z, CAIN, Ikonoklasta
PANOPLAY: Sidiki Diabaté, Mo Laudi, Jay‑Z, CAIN, Ikonoklasta

A weekly mixtape selected by PAM’s editors and writers. Find these tracks on our SPOTIFY and DEEZER playlist.    Sidiki Diabaté – Massaya Mo Laudi – Por Cima (feat. Flavia Coelho) CAIN – Kaldi JAY-Z – MaNyfaCedGod (feat. James […]

Toumani Diabaté, the man who talked with a symphony orchestra
Interview
Toumani Diabaté, the man who talked with a symphony orchestra

The label World Circuit is releasing for the first time a sumptuous concert where the kora maestro performs with the London Symphony Orchestra. PAM contacted him in Abidjan to talk about this groundbreaking experience.

New Ancient Strings, a modern classic
Feature
New Ancient Strings, a modern classic

Producer Lucy Duràn recounts the mesmerizing story of Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko’s duelling kora masterpiece, recorded in the halls of Mali’s Palais de Congrès, in honor of the two’s patrilineal heritage.

The best African rap of 2021
List / Guide
The best African rap of 2021

In 2021, African rap was marked mainly by the rise of drill, the sub-genre of hip-hop which had a huge impact on rap music all over the continent.

Rap: 10 tracks and a tour of Africa (3rd semester)
List / Guide
Rap: 10 tracks and a tour of Africa (3rd semester)

Rap is a genre that never stands still, so PAM brings you the latest developments from the African continent. Here is our selection of the 10 best tracks released over the last three months.

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Ballaké Sissoko, the one and the many – the world’s kora player
Feature
Ballaké Sissoko, the one and the many – the world’s kora player

The master of the kora has released a new album, Djourou, wherein which he beautifully demonstrates his art of musical conversation. From Oxmo Puccino to Camille and Salif Keita, Djourou tastefully brings together a myriad of artists, centred on the kora. PAM interviews the artist.

African rap: 6 months and 20 music videos
List / Guide
African rap: 6 months and 20 music videos

We picked out some of our favourite music videos from the first half of 2020.

African Hits Timeline 2017 (2/2)
List / Guide
African Hits Timeline 2017 (2/2)

Here is the second part of our timeline for the African hits of 2017. From Nigerian pop to South African gqom, via Tanzanian bongo flava and Moroccan rap: a 60-track journey to discover the artists […]