PAM revisits the timeless classic Né la thiass from Burkina-born singer and songwriter Chiekh Lô, produced by the one and only Youssou N’Dour and a pillar from the golden era of African music. 

As we witness the increasing interest for vinyl records, we explore the history of Kenyan music through these waxy relics and their pressing plants in Kenya.

Every month, PAM browses the pan-African scenes to offer a selection of ten fresh releases. This March, we’re dancing to Davido’s timeless work, vibing to Najib Alhoush’s groovy rhythms, celebrating the life of Ali Farka Touré and more.

From Angola to Ghana, stopping off in Comoros, Ivory Coast, Nigeria or Guinea, PAM presents a selection of 10 tracks from across the continent, from major hits to new school mavericks, that have shook up the rap world in 2023.

Channelling the spirit of Miles Davis, Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia, Theon Cross, Dave Okumu, Tom Skinner and others come together for London Brew.

The label Sahel Sounds releases Tounga, a collection of 10 years of solo productions by Babsy Konaté, ambassador of Gao Rap in northern Mali.

Discover a selection of buzzing new Ghanaian artists who are set to make their mark on 2023. These are artists who have made their mark locally and are ready to take the mainstream and shoot their shot on the global stage.

Anchored in the ancient and troubled history of the Beja people, Noori and His Dorpa Band use the Beja’s unknown melodies as an act of resistance for the historically marginalized group of Sudan’s Eastern Desert.