Dive into the rich yet little-known history of music in the Central African Republic. From the Congolese inspired independence music of the 1960s, the Bokassa era sounds of Formidable Muziki.

Listen in on 2023 with our pan-African selection from Durban to Tunis, Nairobi to Niamey, featuring the likes of Amaarae, MC Yallah, Omagoqa, and Baaba Maal. 

This month, Ko-Jo Cue makes his comeback, Tkay Maidza chooses violence, followed by the sounds of Bamako on Sunday and gnawa rave music.

Dive into the October selection, marked by ODUMODUBLVCK’s Igbo rap, British-Ghanaian collective ONIPA’s come back, and Vanyfox’s infectious batida EP. 

The Nigerian music scene keeps buzzing with stunning releases. PAM presents you the latest hits from Street-Pop and Afrobeats to superstars and up-and-comers.

As we head back to school in 2023, get your energy up with Deena Abdelwahed’s post-club music, AUNTY RAYZOR’s incendiary flow and Yussef Dayes’ contagious groove.

PAM rounds up the hottest amapiano releases of 2023 from across the continent as the South African genre continues to produce global hits and garner vast influence.

The South African jazz scene continues to be an exciting confluence of sounds from all over. From electronic music and classical, to Afro-folk and hip hop, this is our selection of the best Mzansi jazz of 2023 so far. 

The Nigerian music scene keeps buzzing with stunning releases. PAM presents you the latest hits from Street-Pop and Afrobeats to superstars and up-and-comers. Dive into 2023’s hottest new Nigerian songs.

From Martinique to Ivory Coast, passing by Tanzania, PAM explores the pan-African rap scenes to offer a selection of 10 tracks from across the continent. Checkout the artists and sounds that have set the African rap world on fire this 2023. Find the full selection in our Pan African Rap playlist.

From gengetone and dancehall to hip-hop and alternative r&b checkout the artists shaking up the East African music scenes and beyond, passing through Kigali, Nairobi, Kampala and more.