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dumama+kechou’s debut buffering juju is a menagerie of South African identity
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dumama+kechou’s debut buffering juju is a menagerie of South African identity

On their debut release titled buffering juju, out now on the Mushroom Hour label, the nomadic folk duo of dumama+kechou offer up takes, re-takes, fixes, and sedimentary reduxes to the sound otherwise known as electronic music.

Paris c’est l’Afrique: “The griots and the rebels” (episode 3)
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Paris c’est l’Afrique: “The griots and the rebels” (episode 3)

PAM is pleased to present the third episode of the Paris c’est l’Afrique series by Philippe Conrath (1989) via our YouTube channel. A nosedive into Mandingo culture, its griots and its rebels. We meet this […]

Little Richard, iconic rock and roll pioneer, dies at 87
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Little Richard, iconic rock and roll pioneer, dies at 87

Little Richard, rock n roll’s eccentric godfather, passes away at 87 years old. PAM pays homage to the larger than life frontman who gave rock and roll its heart and soul.

Darkovibes : Ghana is the new cool
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Darkovibes : Ghana is the new cool

Initiator of the Ghanian alternative movement and member of La Même Gang, Darkovibes joins forces with the who’s who of Accra and abroad for his new LP “Kpanlogo”.

The 10 best Mzansi music videos of the month
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The 10 best Mzansi music videos of the month

Global pandemics and ineffective policy aside, South African artists continue to produce rich music and stunning videos, from which we’ve selected a top 10 (including Corona content shoutouts), to help you support an industry in need.

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The 10 best Nigerian music videos of the month
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The 10 best Nigerian music videos of the month

April was a big month for music videos in Nigeria. We’ve sifted through the best with TG OMORI leading the charge, followed nicely by one of Africa’s leading divas. Jump into the audiovisual world of a future Lagos, where the clips are as contagious as the sound.

Tony Allen, the drummer who played like no other
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Tony Allen, the drummer who played like no other

The Nigerian drummer and Fela’s travelling soulmate with whom he invented Afrobeat, passed away on April, 30th in Paris. PAM revisits the journey of the drumming genius, and his immediately recognizable sound signature which forged […]

Sarz, ‘a shark in a pond’… as big as Nigeria
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Sarz, ‘a shark in a pond ’... as big as Nigeria

Whether collaborating with Wizkid, Burna Boy and Drake or getting sampled by Beyoncé, the Nigerian producer who’s constantly budding projects is eternally unsatisfied. Meet the king that’ll never settle.

Stonebwoy, diamond dancehall made in Ghana
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Stonebwoy, diamond dancehall made in Ghana

The Ghanaian singer continues his popular ascent with Anloga Junction, a star studded album riding the inspired waves of The Black Atlantic without forgetting Stonebwoy’s hometown of Anloga.

Paris c’est l’Afrique: the many ways of mbalax (episode 2)
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Paris c’est l’Afrique: the many ways of mbalax (episode 2)

PAM is pleased to present a new episode from the Paris c’est L’Afrique series (dir. Philippe Conrath, 1989) on our YouTube channel. Youssou N’Dour, Xalam, Touré Kunda, Doudou N’Diaye Rose, Omar Pène… from Dakar to Paris, they […]

Singeli: The future sound of Tanzania is becoming a source of national pride
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Singeli: The future sound of Tanzania is becoming a source of national pride

Little was known until recently of the futuristic sound emerging from the ghettos of Dar es-Salaam, which now is exporting itself to dance floors across the globe. Ten years on from its conception, singeli has […]