The South African star wants you to respect all kinds of women, from the badass rebels to the soft-hearted romantics. PAM had a chat with the world’s queen in the making about her upcoming album Phases.

This week, Jeshi immerses himself into his childhood, Khaid refreshes the afrobeats scene, Seckou Keita and Catrin Finch combine kora and harp in the service of a common vision, an album to showcase the sounds of Africa’s first DIY modular synthesizer and Alpha Bondy’s return with socially-motivated message.

In August 1970, Franco’s younger brother, Bavon Marie-Marie, passed away under tragic circumstances. As an epitaph, the Grand Master paid tribute with one of his most beautiful songs, “Kinsiona” (Sorrow).

This week, Phelimuncasi stings like a bee, Obongjayar reflects deep, Bachir Attar leads a Jajouka trance, Kendrick Lamar makes his return and Groundation give a reggae staple.

The Dour festival is back in 2022, after two editions cancelled by the pandemic. PAM spoke with the festival organizers to introduce the newest features to this Belgian festival known for its wild parties and […]

After breaking records in 2021 “Osama”, the South African producer appears in the video for “iMali” alongside Karyendasoul and Nana Atta. A perfect occasion to look back with him on his 10-year career, his spirituality […]

Two musicians bore the name, Joseph Kamaru, a grandfather and titan of Kenyan folk lost to time and an ambient musician grandson in the midst of his destiny.

Our week’s selection includes a rebajada compilation, Tuareg blues, Mzukulu’s latest, the good vibes of Trazyx and the afrofuturist techno of Dopplereffekt.