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DJ K’s underworld of baile funk and witchcraft
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DJ K's underworld of baile funk and witchcraft

The Brazilian producer’s new album, highlights the rave imbued, hallucinogenic ambience of contemporary baile funk from São Paulo. Meet the funk “sorcerer” guiding the favela sound.

Ch’cco, amapiano’s young rockstar
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Ch’cco, amapiano’s young rockstar

In less than two years and just four songs, the young South African vocalist has become a pillar of the new amapiano scene with his effortlessly cool flow. The young hitmaker spoke to PAM about Pretoria, bacardi house and “Nkao Tempela”.

Msaki x Tubatsi: Synthetic Hearts, organic sound
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Msaki x Tubatsi: Synthetic Hearts, organic sound

The South African vocal duo, joined by cellist Clément Petit, unveil an elegant and delicate collaborative album, intimately exploring the complexities of human relationships, the willingness to let go and the changing seasons. 

Vigro Deep and amapiano’s bigger picture
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Vigro Deep and amapiano’s bigger picture

Infusing his sound with techno, house or rave, the 21 year-old producer wants to see the South African genre sit side by side with any dance music. In the middle of his European tour, PAM interviewed Vigro Deep.

It’s a woman’s world for Moonchild Sanelly
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It’s a woman's world for Moonchild Sanelly

The South African star wants you to respect all kinds of women, from the badass rebels to the soft-hearted romantics. PAM had a chat with the world’s queen in the making about her upcoming album Phases.

Moonga K. makes his return high on up
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Moonga K. makes his return high on up

The Zambian-born, Botswana-raised and South African-based singer takes us through his new song “up”, and reflects on his achievements so far. A few months ago, after his performance at Bassline Fest in Johannesburg, Moonga K. […]

Shane Cooper & Mabuta, expanding Joburg jazz
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Shane Cooper & Mabuta, expanding Joburg jazz

The South African bassist and his band unveil Finish The Sun, a sophomore album rooted in experimentation, 70s African music and sunny mornings.   “In late 2020, I would start every day by having a cup […]

Zakes Bantwini and the business of spiritual music
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Zakes Bantwini and the business of spiritual music

After breaking records in 2021 “Osama”, the South African producer appears in the video for “iMali” alongside Karyendasoul and Nana Atta. A perfect occasion to look back with him on his 10-year career, his spirituality […]