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Osunlade, the godfather of Afro house
Feature
Osunlade, the godfather of Afro house

In anticipation of the Offering Gotsoul Online Weekender, Yoruba Records founder and prolific musician Osunlade speaks with PAM about his Ifa inspired music, African connections, and life behind the decks

Gilles Peterson: DJ on a different frequency
Feature
Gilles Peterson: DJ on a different frequency

To celebrate the release of Indaba Is the 1st record of 2021 from Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood label – PAM caught up with Gilles and Indaba’s Thandi Ntuli (a few weeks apart, and on different continents) to talk curation, Pan-African sounds, and how a record label can be an ally.

DJ Lag and DJ Tira unveil the “Siyagroova” video, made in Durban
News
DJ Lag and DJ Tira unveil the “Siyagroova” video, made in Durban

Released one month ago, the track and its brand new visuals are the first official collaboration between the two gqom giants.  For DJ Lag, music often seems to be the best solution to resolve trouble […]

Coltrane’s Lush Life gets a new look for its 60th anniversary
News
Coltrane's Lush Life gets a new look for its 60th anniversary

As Craft Recordings kicks off their series of vinyl re-releases, John Coltrane’s emblematic album, Lush Life (released in 1961 on Prestige Records) is given the first spot. Craft Recordings launches the release of Small Batch, […]

The best albums of the year 2020
List / Guide
The best albums of the year 2020

2021 is fast approaching and it presents the opportunity for PAM to look back on the best albums of the last year. A difficult year is drawing to a close, one in which the world […]

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Looking back at Youssou N’Dour’s classic, Immigrés
Review
Looking back at Youssou N'Dour’s classic, Immigrés

Youssou’s heartwarming classic released in 1984 is a 34 minute love letter to his Senagalese roots from his new home in Paris.

Acid Jazz reissues legendary Cotonou Poly-Rythmo Orchestra
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Acid Jazz reissues legendary Cotonou Poly‑Rythmo Orchestra

Immerse yourself in the Beninese groove of the 70s with Segla, a rare album by the almighty orchestra, originally recorded for the Beninese label Albarika. More than 42 years of existence and more than 500 […]

Ngoma: the hope of Cameroonian rap
Profiles
Ngoma: the hope of Cameroonian rap

Having been around since 2014, this Cameroonian rapper is hardly a novice. After numerous great singles, he is finally releasing his first EP entitled “Cam No Go”.