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BBE reissues Atakora Manu’s highlife
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BBE reissues Atakora Manu’s highlife

The British label celebrates Ghanaian highlife with the reissue of two rare 80s LPs, Afro Highlife and Omintiminim. Discover “Dada” exclusively on PAM. Born in Toase, Ghana, Atakora’s musical talent was evident from an early […]

TRESOR’s Motion, moving between spaces
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TRESOR’s Motion, moving between spaces

Fresh off of collaborations with Drake and Metallica, the Congolese-born South African-based pop singer has released his fifth album, a turning point in his striking career. PAM had a chat with the “African Pop Maverick”.

PAM Club: the Nile from the cosmos with Ozferti
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PAM Club: the Nile from the cosmos with Ozferti

Masked musician Ozferti invites us to watch East Africa from the stars in an epic PAM Club mostly composed of unreleased productions.

8 albums to discover this week
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8 albums to discover this week

16 Rayos Orquesta Akokán As well as being Daptone Record’s first Spanish album, Orquesta Akokán’s eponymous 2018 debut quickly garnered a very eclectic and eager audience. The Cuban-American ensemble is now back with 16 Rayos, […]

PAM Gallery: Lisolomzi Pikoli, allegory of movement
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PAM Gallery: Lisolomzi Pikoli, allegory of movement

From Pretoria’s facades to international residences, Lisolomzi Pikoli aka Mr Slipperz’s brushstrokes have ended up serving musicians attracted by his singular expression of movement.

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Gilberto Gil: African Renaissance
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Gilberto Gil: African Renaissance

For the artist from Salvador de Bahia, the ties to Africa have always been one of the driving forces behind his creative process and his political commitment. Gilberto Gil’s four–date tour of France is the occasion for PAM to focus on this fruitful long-term relationship.

PAM Club: Cardozo’s hot mix
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PAM Club: Cardozo's hot mix

A prolific producer on the rise, Cardozo enters the PAM Club as a DJ to take us on an electronic tour of Africa for a literally explosive session.

The women of amapiano
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The women of amapiano

Revered for their attention to detail, unshakable poise and perseverance behind the mic, we introduce a full slate of amapiano’s private school icons and new school torch bearers who have DJed, produced, rapped and sang their way into unabashed prominence.