Ten years after her death, legendary Tanzanian Taarab figure Bi Kidude continues to inspire younger generations.

Nyokabi Kariũki’s explorations span genres, from classical contemporary to experimental electronic music, sound art, pop, film, and African musical traditions.

Barely escaping the Bolsonaro regime, Bixiga 70 is resurrected, with a new album. PAM spoke to the freedom fighters about their history of resistance.

Listen in on 2023 with our pan-African selection from Durban to Tunis, Nairobi to Niamey, featuring the likes of Amaarae, MC Yallah, Omagoqa, and Baaba Maal. 

From South Africa’s Limpopo region, Shangaan electro, known locally as Tsonga electro, exploded on the scene in the late 00s for a worldwide takeover of breakneck beats, choppy melodies and chipmunk vocals, before fading back into relative obscurity.

This month, Ko-Jo Cue makes his comeback, Tkay Maidza chooses violence, followed by the sounds of Bamako on Sunday and gnawa rave music.

PAM followed Jupiter & Okwess on their American tour this summer, which included a stop at Coachella, one of the most prestigious music festivals in the USA.

Zimbabwe born rap innovator talks about the SoundCloud rap era, embracing the dark side, her matrilineal clairvoyance and new album, Sweet Justice.