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Obongjayar unlocks new melodies of hope
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Obongjayar unlocks new melodies of hope

PAM spoke with Obongjayar upon the release of his debut album, Some Nights I Dream Of Doors, a totally original dreamlike pursuit of passion that breeds hope for those who are lost.

Angélique Kidjo scores her 5th Grammy
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Angélique Kidjo scores her 5th Grammy

The Beninese diva wins the most prestigious American music award for the fifth time thanks to her album Mother Nature, released in 2021. “We are all Africans!” This is how the Beninese diva concluded her […]

10 albums to discover this week
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10 albums to discover this week

Pwanga Lúcia de Carvalho Lúcia de Carvalho was born in Angola, grew up and matured in France, and is passionate about Brazilian music. Her new album Pwanga, which includes notable artists such as Brazilian singers […]

The best African rap of 2021
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The best African rap of 2021

In 2021, African rap was marked mainly by the rise of drill, the sub-genre of hip-hop which had a huge impact on rap music all over the continent.

The 30 best electronic albums of 2021
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The 30 best electronic albums of 2021

Listen to 2021’s best amapiano, batida, baile funk, techno, jungle, gqom, afro-futurist and more, making the clubs bounce all across the continent.

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South African jazz blooms under Malcolm Jiyane’s spell on UMDALI
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South African jazz blooms under Malcolm Jiyane’s spell on UMDALI

South African trombonist and multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Jiyane creates an atmosphere for people, spaces, ideas, and traditions with his new album UMDALI.

PAM Gallery: Lisolomzi Pikoli, allegory of movement
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PAM Gallery: Lisolomzi Pikoli, allegory of movement

From Pretoria’s facades to international residences, Lisolomzi Pikoli aka Mr Slipperz’s brushstrokes have ended up serving musicians attracted by his singular expression of movement.

Archie Shepp: The great champion of transmission
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Archie Shepp: The great champion of transmission

The pioneer of «free jazz » has ceaselessly examined every strata of African-American culture since his arrival on the scene in 1960. He continues his explorations on his new album « Let My People Go », a duo with the pianist Jason Moran.