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The 80 best albums of the 2010s
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The 80 best albums of the 2010s

2020 is here. An occasion for PAM to revisit the last decade’s best albums. From 2010 to 2019, here are our 80 essential albums of the decade. It was abundantly clear at the top of […]

Nick Gold: “Ali Farka Touré was larger than life”
Interview
Nick Gold: "Ali Farka Touré was larger than life"

The English producer at the head of World Circuit Records has played a key role in the large circulation of African and Cuban music in the Western countries. For PAM he revisited his personal history. First […]

The best of 2019: halftime edition
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The best of 2019: halftime edition

As we reach the midway point of 2019, here is a top 60 of the year’s best albums so far. Graphic Illustration by Julie Jargeais This first half of the year has been a very fruitful year for […]

7 albums you need to hear this week
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7 albums you need to hear this week

In this week’s selection: electro-organik sounds from Bamako, Raashan Ahmad’s shining eclectism, Flying Lotus’ great comeback, and more… Luka Production Falaw Luka Productions is Luka Guindo, rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Luka’s new album Falaw is […]

The 25 best reissues of 2018
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The 25 best reissues of 2018

The year 2018 was a great year for the reissue of musical treasures from all over the continent. Here are our 25 most loved reissue albums of 2018. This list reflects ‘favourites’ albums that PAM […]

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Meet Marcelo D2, record digger & skater from Rio de Janeiro
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Meet Marcelo D2, record digger & skater from Rio de Janeiro

The pioneer of Rio de Janeiro’s rap scene is now over 50 years old. Internationally-acclaimed Marcelo D2 however is still not tired of exploring Brazil’s rich musical heritage. His latest album, Samba Drive, draws inspiration […]

Nakhane: the voice of an angel who beats his inner demons
Interview
Nakhane: the voice of an angel who beats his inner demons

Nakhane, 30 years old, has just released a unique album, mixing David Bowie’s pop, Marvin Gaye’s soul, church choirs and the house beats he’s been drowning to in clubs. Interview with a surprising artist whose […]

Please welcome FLEE and their first release that focuses on Kenya’s benga music
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Please welcome FLEE and their first release that focuses on Kenya's benga music

Welcome! And we mean it! Those who launched FLEE are truly passionate for benga music. Their label / magazine / “cultural platform” is a great work that make us hear and listen to what used […]