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Umm Kulthum and Gamal Abdel Nasser, the voice of the Arabs
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Umm Kulthum and Gamal Abdel Nasser, the voice of the Arabs

The Egyptian singer and president embodied the era of Pan-Arab unity, singing their nation through war and revolution, leaving a legacy unmatched by any other Arab artist or politician.

The life and legacy of Babatunde Olatunji
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The life and legacy of Babatunde Olatunji

Master drummer, educator, and Pan-Africanist, Olatunji influenced everyone from John Coltrane to Spike Lee. PAM pays tribute examining Olatunji’s life in three acts.

Stambeli, the spirits’ last dance: a PAM original documentary
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Stambeli, the spirits’ last dance: a PAM original documentary

Discover this three-part documentary series that pays tribute to a Tunisian ritual where music, dance and trance combine to liberate bodies and minds, tracing its traditional origins to sub-Saharan Africa and reinvented by a young guard of electronic musicians.

The 10 best albums of April 2023
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The 10 best albums of April 2023

Every month, PAM browses the pan-African scenes to offer a selection of ten fresh releases.This April we’re dancing to DJ Danifox’s rhythms, vibing to Mau from Nowhere’s lyrics and time travelling with Les Abranis.

PAM Club: planet amapiano with Siba
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PAM Club: planet amapiano with Siba

Active ambassador of the Parisian amapiano scene, Siba shares his favorites of the genre for a PAM Club rich in bass and emotion! Born in South Africa, Simiso Sibanyoni started his DJ career playing afro-house […]

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The 10 best albums of March 2023
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The 10 best albums of March 2023

Every month, PAM browses the pan-African scenes to offer a selection of ten fresh releases. This March, we’re dancing to Davido’s timeless work, vibing to Najib Alhoush’s groovy rhythms, celebrating the life of Ali Farka Touré and more.

From Italy to Ivory Coast, Davorio is music with purpose
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From Italy to Ivory Coast, Davorio is music with purpose

Operating as a funding source for a community space in the village of Gohouo-Zagna, Davorio is a collaborative experiment between Italian polyhedric musician Samuele Strufaldi and Ivorian artist Boris Pierrou. Watch an exclusive premiere of […]

The best Pan African Rap of 2023
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The best Pan African Rap of 2023

From Angola to Ghana, stopping off in Comoros, Ivory Coast, Nigeria or Guinea, PAM presents a selection of 10 tracks from across the continent, from major hits to new school mavericks, that have shook up the rap world in 2023.