Celebrate with the fervor and fever of Carnival goers around the world by looking into how cities and countries around the world sing, dance and dress to the local and universal aspects of the seasonal festivities in Cape Verde, Brazil and Trinidad. 

Mxshi Mo takes us on a frightening journey all the way to Durban, South Africa with his new EP Somewhere On Earth. PAM offers you an exclusive premiere of his track “Mount Nowhere”.

Kikento, “female power” in Lari language, marks the long-awaited return of the Mamans du Congo. Available on March 3, this EP once again brings together the Brazzaville-based group and French beatmaker Rrobin.

Tonjela, filmed and directed by Arthur Larie, takes us to Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, to the shop of Abdulsalam El Haj. In the heart of the Omdurman souk, the cassette collector has taken on the mission of saving the Sudanese musical heritage, at a time when the physical work is dying.

The self-taught Nigerien artist Moussa Tchingou is back with Tamiditine, an opus of four majestic tracks, carried by the riffs of Tuareg guitars and tales with universal messages.

Available on March 3rd, the No Food Without Taste If By Hunger album is a piece of history, showcasing the beauty and innovation of Edo-funk, a magical musical blend from east Nigeria.

Every month, PAM browses the pan-African scenes to offer a selection of ten fresh releases. This January, we’re starting the year right listening to Seyi Vibez, Aya Nakamura, LA Timpa, Ajebutter22, and more.

The Master of Thunder delivers a relentless lesson of truth in Bokonzi, his new EP out February 3rd via Blue Line Records and PIAS.