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Farewell Bebey, your children salute you #1: Kidi Bebey
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Farewell Bebey, your children salute you #1: Kidi Bebey

This week, 3 of his children remember him with a song or an album. Kidi, a writer and a journalist, starts the serie and speaks of Francis the Free. Can you hear it?

Coco Maria, the DJ addicted to Afro-Latino rhythms
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Coco Maria, the DJ addicted to Afro‑Latino rhythms

Ana Lucia, better known as Coco Maria, is a Mexican DJ who has drawn on all kinds of influences on her travels and while moving between London and Berlin. Now settled in Amsterdam, she has […]

Cheryl Ann Bolden’s personal soundtrack
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Cheryl Ann Bolden’s personal soundtrack

In her quest for memories, Cheryl Ann Bolden has never forgotten the music that accompanied her throughout her journey. This is her mantra playlist, songs that have been central to her story. The Keeper is a documentary that focuses on her as an artist, available to watch here.

Kwesta on g.o.d. guluva and coming to terms with vulnerability
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Kwesta on g.o.d. guluva and coming to terms with vulnerability

The South African rapper has unveiled his 4th studio album, g.o.d. guluva a message of hope in troubled times. One of the biggest stars in his country, Kwesta discusses his new album, his 10-year career and vulnerability in the rough Mzansi rap scene.

Neta Elkayam: Morocco, promised land
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Neta Elkayam: Morocco, promised land

The singer Neta Elkayam’s career reflects the entire history of the Judeo-Moroccan diaspora that has settled in Israel. Creativity in exile is found here.

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Blue Note goes to Africa
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Blue Note goes to Africa

The story of how the iconic label and its roster embraced newly independent Africa in the 1960’s. From Ghana to Nigeria and on to Tanzania via Art Blakey, Lee Morgan and McCoy Tyner

Muneyi’s “Makhulu”: lessons in love, loss and healing
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Muneyi’s Makhulu: lessons in love, loss and healing

The South African Venda-Folk singer unveils his first official body of work, inspired by a healing experience and a meeting with the gods.

Meet Navy, a young artist thinking big
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Meet Navy, a young artist thinking big

PAM caught up with the Caribbean rising star for an exchange around authenticity, the 90s and eclectic playlists.

Mariette Auvray talks to us about her film The Keeper
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Mariette Auvray talks to us about her film The Keeper

The French director has made a new film The Keeper, a portrait of the artist and curator Cheryl Ann Bolden, who uses objects to free both words and memories. The film will be available on PAM’s YouTube channel.

PAM Rewind: Cee Elassaad’s world in 10 tracks
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PAM Rewind: Cee Elassaad's world in 10 tracks

Cee Elassaad has become a heavyweight on the afro-house scene, who helped put Morocco on the electronic music map.

Amaro Freitas combines jazz sound with the heroes of black Brazil
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Amaro Freitas combines jazz sound with the heroes of black Brazil

With Sankofa, the pianist mixes jazz and Afro rhythms, paying tribute to many black figures in Brazilian history. Both a memorial and a spiritual album.