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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
Reportage
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 […]

African Rhythms 1970-1982, the complete compilation of the group Oneness of Juju
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African Rhythms 1970‑1982, the complete compilation of the group Oneness of Juju

Including their biggest crossover international hit, ‘Every Way But Loose’ After becoming a master in the reissue of records of the past, the label Strut Records inaugurates a new partnership with the mythical independent label Black […]

10 songs you need to hear this week
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10 songs you need to hear this week

Including Kojey Radical’s first single of the year, Darkie Fiction, Vybz Kartel and Teejay for a crazy dancehall, Joeboy music video directed by TG Omori and more in this week’s selection.   Follow our songs to […]

Yandé Codou Sène: the griot of the poet-president
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Yandé Codou Sène: the griot of the poet‑president

It is impossible to talk about Senghor, the first president of independent Senegal, without talking about his griot Yandé Codou Sène who made the Serer culture shine. Thanks to Youssou Ndour, she was made known […]

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Sarkodie unveils a wild rap in his single ‘Sub Zero’
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Sarkodie unveils a wild rap in his single 'Sub Zero'

The track “Sub Zero” came after the Ghanaian rapper’s single “Bumper” released earlier in February. Michael Owusu Addo, aka Sarkodie hit hard with his latest single.  After his victory in the “Best International Flow” category […]

Paris c’est l’Afrique: The Pioneers (episode 1)
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Paris c'est l'Afrique: The Pioneers (episode 1)

The documentary series Paris c’est l’Afrique by Philippe Conrath has resurfaced from oblivion. As of today, PAM will share a weekly dose of the cult film via our YouTube channel. Episode 1: “The Pioneers”. It […]

BBE revives legendary Tabansi Records
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BBE revives legendary Tabansi Records

British label BBE has embarked upon a titanic mission to reissue part of the Nigerian label Tabansi’s back catalogue. PAM met with journalist John Armstrong and the label’s boss, Joe Tabansi, to piece together this […]