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Tribute to Franco, 30 years after his death
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Tribute to Franco, 30 years after his death

The giant of Congolese music passed away on October 12, 1989 in Brussels. It was thirty years ago. His music and his heritage have remained alive, more than ever. “De mi amor”. Among the many […]

Ghetto Boy, prince of Accra
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Ghetto Boy, prince of Accra

From Hackney to Accra to London, the MAPA Group artist is rapidly finding his way and place in the Ghanaian and UK Afrobeats scene. Already known as the “Afrobeats Prince”, his hit “Under Lover” had […]

5 Nigerian classic albums of the 90s
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5 Nigerian classic albums of the 90s

From Onyeka Onwenu to The Remedies, we picked five classic works from the good old days.  The Nigerian music scene was very vibrant in the 90s. There was unheralded rapidity in the release of music […]

September’s 15 best music videos
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September's 15 best music videos

Here are our favorites music videos to come out this month featuring Burna Boy, FKA twigs, Tiwa Savage, Danny Brown, WizKid and more. You can also find them on our dedicated Youtube playlist. Burna Boy ft. M.anifest […]

Pat Thomas, the tireless golden voice of highlife
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Pat Thomas, the tireless golden voice of highlife

The Ghanaian singer released his new album on October 4th. Just before his European tour, Pat Thomas invited us to Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Photography by Sonia Achdjian It is in the western part of […]

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Muzi: flag bearer for the vanguard of South Africa’s electro scene
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Muzi: flag bearer for the vanguard of South Africa's electro scene

From revelation to confirmation – the South African producer Muzi is back with Zeno, a real and uncompromising concentration of shining Zulu house. Gathering around him the new guard of the South African electro scene, […]

Habibi Funk, the label playing hide and seek in Medina
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Habibi Funk, the label playing hide and seek in Medina

Already at the controls of the label Jakarta, Jannis Stürtz takes us behind the scenes of his latest project, Habibi Funk, intended to reissue forgotten North African musical treasures. From Morocco to Sudan via Libya […]

Funbi, between music and society
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Funbi, between music and society

Funbi’s music is the expression of his environment, emotions and social backgrounds, it is deeper than just lyrics. Funbi’s debut EP, Serenade is an unconventional and brilliant coupe to the mainstream sounds in Nigeria. He closed 2018 with […]

DJ Kampire, on the rise
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DJ Kampire, on the rise

The young Ugandan DJ, signed to the label Nyege Nyege, has become the darling of the biggest electro music festivals. PAM met up with her this summer in Arles, at Les Suds Festival. If the […]

Tinariwen: the honest blues
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Tinariwen: the honest blues

Since their first cassette tape in 1993, Tinariwen has been cultivating a sound, a cadence, and an art of resistance whose splendour and integrity can be heard on Amadjar, the ninth nomadic album recorded in […]

The summer’s 20 best music videos
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The summer's 20 best music videos

Here are our favorites music videos to come out during this summer featuring Sho Madjozi, Santi, Burna Boy, Raphael Saadiq, GoldLink, Bibi Bourelly and more.   KOKOKO! – Buka Dansa The Kinshasa’s finest collective takes us […]