Beats of the Antonov, a documentary shot in a state of emergency. In his film, Beats of the Antonov, director Hajooj Kuka proves how music can cultivate identity, even in times of war. Shot over […]

Superband Kiff No Beat, future president Widgunz, dandy Suspect 95, “God of Punchlines” Bop de Narr and new favorite MC One: these are the 5 Ivorian names to watch at the moment. French version published […]

Western travelers are fewer and fewer in Sahel today. Especially when it comes to record music. This is exactly the moment Chris Kirkley chose to explore this territory through his label Sahel Sounds, a collective […]

Joh Makini, Darassa, G Nako, Chege and Quick Rocka: here are 5 influential names of Tanzania’s bongo flava* to keep on exploring our African Rap Scenes series. French version published for the the first time […]

Frank Casino, Priddy Ugly, Youngsta CPT, Stilo Magolide and Sho Madjozi. The African Rap Scenes series sheds light on five influential South African artists. French version published for the the first time the September 11th […]

We met with Sampa The Great, Zambian female poet and rapper who has just released the mixtape Birds And The BEE9 on UK label Big Dada. Sampa Tembo’s music sounds like a mysterious and spiritual […]

When Jamaican and Cuban musicians gather for a unique fusion!!! Interview with Mista Savona, Australian musician based in Melbourne, and producer of the record. PAM: Hello Mista Savona! Can you present yourself in a few words?  […]

After two EPs and a debut album (Le Dernier Empereur Bantou) that explored an eclectic range of music genres and themes, Pierre Kwenders asserts himself with elegance in a afro-futurist style on this second LP, aptly titled […]

Rumba as a bridge between Africa and Northern America via the Caribbean: ÌFÉ is the musical and spiritual project of the Afro-American DJ, producer, percussionist and composer Otura Mun, born Mark Underwood in the US, and […]

« Mézanmi disk la rayé ! Mézanmi disk la rayé ! Mézanmi disk la rayé !… » The record is scratched, my friends! It’s time to change the tune… ironically sings Martinican singer and actress […]

At the occasion of the Angolan general elections, the Luaty Beirão’s militant song « Se Bond4 Sozinh4 » (She’s killing herself alone) aims to spark a debate and ends with the authoritarian regime in place for now 38 years. Luaty Beirão […]