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A brief survey of African drums: djembes, tamas, bendir and more
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A brief survey of African drums: djembes, tamas, bendir and more

The drum gives rhythm to the many pan-African musics that are the soundtrack to dancefloors and discotheques, sacred spaces and ceremonies. Listen in on the djembe, tama, bendir and ngalabi alongside their musical cousins to explore the beat under Africa’s feet.

Dengue Dengue Dengue and Prisma unite on new EP Pliegues
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Dengue Dengue Dengue and Prisma unite on new EP Pliegues

Peruvian duo Dengue Dengue Dengue joins forces once again with Argentinian producer Prisma in a five-track EP entitled Pliegues via TraTraTrax.  The Quarantine was a source of inspiration for many artists who took this time […]

Pan African Rap: NSG, Vybz Kartel & Didine Canon 16
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Pan African Rap: NSG, Vybz Kartel & Didine Canon 16

Each week in our Pan African Rap playlist, discover the latest and greatest rap from across the African continent and its diaspora.

PAM Club: under Niz’s tropical bass
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PAM Club: under Niz’s tropical bass

As a global bass French ambassador and member of the Parisian collective Croustibass, Niz is sending us on a journey all over the word with his PAM Club. The only goal in his mind: giving […]

Secondary vibrations of Dumi and the Maraire family, mbira included
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Secondary vibrations of Dumi and the Maraire family, mbira included

PAM spoke with Tendai Maraire, son of Dumisani Maraire about the reissue of his father’s album Tichazomuona, the legacy of the name and the spiritual sacrifice required by one of Africa’s oldest instruments.

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Ish Kevin, Trappish Music and Rwanda’s hip-hop generation
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Ish Kevin, Trappish Music and Rwanda’s hip‑hop generation

Following the release of his EP Trappish II off his own label imprint Trappish Music, Ish Kevin breaks down the distinctions in Kigali’s rap community, the mindset of Rwanda’s next generation and the power of collaboration to bring Rwandan music to the world.

PAM Rewind: Cheetah’s world in 10 tracks
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PAM Rewind: Cheetah's world in 10 tracks

Every month Cortega picks a DJ or producer who puts Africa and its diaspora in the spotlight. Featuring an exclusive playlist of the 10 sounds that have shaped her musical universe.

Batida and Mayra Andrade united for a better tomorrow on “Bom Bom
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Batida and Mayra Andrade united for a better tomorrow on "Bom Bom

Le producteur luso-angolais invite la chanteuse capverdienne pour un hymne afropop rempli d’espoir qui annonce la sortie de son prochain album.