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Soweto, a musical genealogy by Lerato Lichaba from Urban Village
Feature
Soweto, a musical genealogy by Lerato Lichaba from Urban Village

PAM met the founder of the group Urban Village, a guitarist and art researcher born in Soweto. In a few vinyls, he retraces a slice of South African music history (60-80s), all the way from their village to Soweto, the great cultural shaker.

10 new albums you should listen to this week
News
10 new albums you should listen to this week

AYA Aya Nakamura After the two singles ” Jolie Nana ” and ” Doudou “, the French RnB queen unveils her third album. Soberly entitled AYA, this record is the most personal of the singer. […]

Urban Village become global citizens with Udondolo
Profiles
Urban Village become global citizens with Udondolo

Checking in with the unclassifiable South African band Urban Village ahead of their first international album release on No Format!

9 new albums you should listen to this week
News
9 new albums you should listen to this week

Every week, we highlight significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s selection includes albums from Wizkid, Batuk, Nesrine, DJ P2N and more. Made In Lagos Wizkid Due to leaks, his album was released […]

Nubiyan Twist revisits History in “Tittle Tattle” music video
News
Nubiyan Twist revisits History in "Tittle Tattle" music video

The new vengeful and farcical video “Tittle Tattle” provides a baroque sample of their third album Freedom Fables scheduled for next February. The young English collective from Leeds is shaking up the codes of contemporary […]

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The flute, Africa’s breath of life
History
The flute, Africa's breath of life

Whatever its shape, the flute stands firmly rooted in most African music. This is an insight into the role of the instrument, with a focus on the musicians who made it famous and those who place it in the spotlight today.

Zaire 74: Africa and the Black Americas reunited in Kinshasa
Review
Zaire 74: Africa and the Black Americas reunited in Kinshasa

Franco, Tabu Ley, Makeba, Abeti… they all were recorded during these three crazy nights that announced the famous Ali vs Foreman boxing fight. Back to Kinshasa, Zaire, 1974.

From Franck Descollonges’ record collection
List / Guide
From Franck Descollonges’ record collection

This summer the boss of the label Heavenly Sweetness shares with us some of the treasures of his record collection. Read and listen with abandon! Today, the Brazilian Marcos Valle. Hello all, I’m delighted to […]