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Moonga K. makes his return high on up
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Moonga K. makes his return high on up

The Zambian-born, Botswana-raised and South African-based singer takes us through his new song “up”, and reflects on his achievements so far. A few months ago, after his performance at Bassline Fest in Johannesburg, Moonga K. […]

Borga Revolution! Ghanaian Dance Music In The Digital Age
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Borga Revolution! Ghanaian Dance Music In The Digital Age

Kalita Records digs into Ghana’s 1980s and early 90s to unveil a collection of musicians that took the country’s famous highlife adding synths and drum machines for a rare style of ‘Burger Highlife’. The 1970s […]

5 albums to discover this week
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5 albums to discover this week

Our week’s selection includes Smallgod’s collaborative project, Toxicated Keys’s debut album, Ibeyi’s bewitching return, Leyla McCalla’s politically engaged work and Jess ETA’s afro-pop infused album.

Rosario summons afro house to the bar with his Muasi Kitoko EP
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Rosario summons afro house to the bar with his Muasi Kitoko EP

After a one year break, Angolan producer Rosario is back in full force on Seres Produções with a new EP of solid and sunny afro house. PAM invites you to listen to an exclusive premiere […]

The healing jazz of South African pianist Nduduzo Makhathini
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The healing jazz of South African pianist Nduduzo Makhathini

South African Jazz musician Nduduzo Malhathini is about to release his tenth album In the Spirit of Ntu, which marks the launch of the Blue Note Africa label. Conceived to promote African jazz artists, the […]

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Pan African Rap: Wangechi, B-Threy & Cassper Nyovest
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Pan African Rap: Wangechi, B‑Threy & Cassper Nyovest

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

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.

Ghanaian KyeKyeKu inaugurates Kyf! with the Penpensiwa
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Ghanaian KyeKyeKu inaugurates Kyf! with the Penpensiwa

The Kyf! Invitational is an interactive audiovisual show inviting 8 African artists to perform with a traditional instrument from the continent. KyeKyeKu inaugurates the first session with the Penpensiwa. The Kyf! project was born from […]