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Rema’s “Alien” samples smooth jazz of Lonnie Linston Smith
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Rema’s “Alien” samples smooth jazz of Lonnie Linston Smith

The trap inspired track from Nigeria’s most exciting superstar finds its roots in a 20th century American jazz innovator. 

From Pitori to Paris, Focalistic’s dreams come true
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From Pitori to Paris, Focalistic’s dreams come true

After taking hold of Lagos, Accra, Dar-Es-Salam and London, Focalistic recently made a Paris capsize, a turning point in his career. An opportunity to take a look with him at his journey, from an ambitious rapper to the “President of the streets”.

Pongo shines on her hymn to love, “Doudou”
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Pongo shines on her hymn to love, "Doudou"

Along the Seine river, the Angolan kudurista shines and reveals a bright facet filled with tenderness on her new single.  A few weeks before releasing her long-awaited debut album, Pongo releases a new track in […]

Bubblegum music makes its comeback with E&S Brothers
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Bubblegum music makes its comeback with E&S Brothers

The Johannesburg-based label Afro Synth has announced a reissue of the duo, purely electronic yet un-mistakeably rooted in South African 80s disco.  When Shadrack Ndlovu and Ernest Segeel teamed up with label owner Dane Stevenson […]

Alai K explores East-African techno ahead of debut album
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Alai K explores East‑African techno ahead of debut album

The “musical witch doctor” drops “We Ukipita”, a second single to his upcoming red hot debut album Kila Mara.   A Kenyan born and Berlin based percussionist, vocalist, DJ and producer, Alai K is notorious for […]

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Branko prepares the release of his next album, OBG
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Branko prepares the release of his next album, OBG

Kizomba-infused new single and its breathtaking music video “SRA” announces the forthcoming release of Branko’s third album, OBG. Buraka Som Sistema co-founder and Enchufada label-head Branko presents OBG, his third album. The artist’s most personal […]

Analog Africa takes Mexican pitstop for rebajada compilation
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Analog Africa takes Mexican pitstop for rebajada compilation

Analog Africa explores the sounds of the Mexican sonideros and slowed down Cumbia sound systems for their new 14 track Saturno 2000 compilation. Rebajada, meaning “to reduce” or “slow down” in Spanish is a slowed […]

Ibaaku: Pioneer of Senegalese electro
Interview
Ibaaku: Pioneer of Senegalese electro

The futuristic Senegalese artist continues his exploration of the worlds from the capital city in constant mutation, which he named “Neo Dakar”. For PAM, he breaks down his approach and tells us about his love of all things fusion.