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“Nsera”, Fatoumata Diawara’s afrofuturistic exploration of Mali
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"Nsera", Fatoumata Diawara's afrofuturistic exploration of Mali

This single, first peak at the Malian icon’s next project, comes with a video guiding through Mali’s riches, directed by Grégory Ohrel. “Nsera”, meaning destination in the Bambara language, is the newest ode to Mali’s […]

The story of Salif Keita’s Soro
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The story of Salif Keita’s Soro

In celebration of Salif Keita’s seminal album, Soro, via a conversation with it’s producer François Bréant.

Cheikh Ibra Fam and Cheikh Lô invite us to come together on “Ayitaria”
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Cheikh Ibra Fam and Cheikh Lô invite us to come together on “Ayitaria”

The member of Orchestra Baobab pays tribute to the origins and culture of his Malian mother with this new song.  After his first single “Yolele” released last May and the single “The Future” with Bala […]

To the source of Buena Vista Social Club
Interview
To the source of Buena Vista Social Club

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Buena Vista Social Club album. For the occasion, the label World Circuit is reissuing a remastered edition enhanced with previously unreleased tracks and alternative takes. Nick Gold, who produced the record, tells us its story.

Cheikh Ibra Fam advocates peace on “Yolele”
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Cheikh Ibra Fam advocates peace on "Yolele"

The actual Orchestra Baobab singer has released his first single under his real name and announces Peace in Africa, an album scheduled for October. The Senegalese singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for singing in the famous Orchestra […]

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Osunlade, the godfather of Afro house
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Osunlade, the godfather of Afro house

In anticipation of the Offering Gotsoul Online Weekender, Yoruba Records founder and prolific musician Osunlade speaks with PAM about his Ifa inspired music, African connections, and life behind the decks

Looking back at Youssou N’Dour’s classic, Immigrés
Review
Looking back at Youssou N'Dour’s classic, Immigrés

Youssou’s heartwarming classic released in 1984 is a 34 minute love letter to his Senagalese roots from his new home in Paris.

5 new albums you should listen to this week
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5 new albums you should listen to this week

Every week, we highlight significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s selection includes albums from Tems, Urban Village, Langa Mavuso, Masma Dream World and G Sudden. For Broken Ears Tems The rising nigerian […]