We dive into the French born Badarou’s most well known 1984 classic Echoes for a closer look at the sounds of Wally’s world.
We dive into the French born Badarou’s most well known 1984 classic Echoes for a closer look at the sounds of Wally’s world.
Was the French writer and composer out of ideas ? Looking for a second wind ? His sixth album, the avant-gardiste Gainsbourg Percussions, was largely ” borrowed “from African artists. Who he did not credit.
The label Mr Bongo has reissued a rare gem by the South African saxophonist Winston Monwabisi Ngozi aka Mankunku; a masterpiece of South African jazz recorded during Apartheid.
South African trombonist and multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Jiyane creates an atmosphere for people, spaces, ideas, and traditions with his new album UMDALI.
A few weeks before his passing on 28th September 1991, Miles Davis gave his final concert at a jazz festival in Vienne. Now, 30 years later, the recording has been released. Story by Jacques Denis, who was there…
The South African Venda-Folk singer unveils his first official body of work, inspired by a healing experience and a meeting with the gods.
From rap to comedy, from hits to viral trends, Pappy Kojo is widely considered one of Ghana’s most influential artists. Set to release his long awaited debut album Logos 2 Pappy Kojo found time to speak with PAM about his project(s), his career and his love for provocation.
Youssou’s heartwarming classic released in 1984 is a 34 minute love letter to his Senagalese roots from his new home in Paris.
The British rapper with Nigerian roots releases stunningly mature, home-recorded debut album. There is power in simplicity.
On October 2, 1979, Bob Marley & The Wailers released Survival. A Pan-Africanist work like never seen before, which included the seminal hit “Zimbabwe”.
Franco, Tabu Ley, Makeba, Abeti… they all were recorded during these three crazy nights that announced the famous Ali vs Foreman boxing fight. Back to Kinshasa, Zaire, 1974.