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The violin, pulling on the heartstrings of Africa
Feature
The violin, pulling on the heartstrings of Africa

The violin – in all its forms – undoubtably plays a major role in the music of the African continent. Here we present an overview of the stringed instrument, played by those who made it famous in the past, as well as those who celebrate its resonance today.

From Pitori to Paris, Focalistic’s dreams come true
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From Pitori to Paris, Focalistic’s dreams come true

After taking hold of Lagos, Accra, Dar-Es-Salam and London, Focalistic recently made a Paris capsize, a turning point in his career. An opportunity to take a look with him at his journey, from an ambitious rapper to the “President of the streets”.

5 albums to discover this week
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5 albums to discover this week

This week, Kojey Radical gives a Reason to Smile narrated by his Ghanaian mother, Cruel Santino (formerly Santi) is back for an alté revival…

Miriam Makeba, and the fight goes on
Profiles
Miriam Makeba, and the fight goes on

90 years ago, the South African singer, who was to become “Mama Africa”, a Pan-African heroine, was born. The life of a woman who thought that the fight should never end.

A brief history of soca music in ten tracks
List / Guide
A brief history of soca music in ten tracks

From Lord Shorty to The Soca Boys, Arrow and Square One, PAM tells the story of soca in ten tunes.

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África Negra: the cult group of São Tomé will soon have its anthology
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África Negra: the cult group of São Tomé will soon have its anthology

The flagship group of the island, started in the 70s, has gone through wind and tide. The label Bongo Joe is working to reissue its greatest hits in the first volume of an anthology. While […]

5 albums to discover this week
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5 albums to discover this week

Where You Are Teno Afrika Following his debut album released in 2020, 22-year-old South African producer Teno Afrika is back at it again with a new set of songs, bringing more vocalists and expanding his […]

Black History Month: 5 songs for 5 historic leaders
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Black History Month: 5 songs for 5 historic leaders

While Black History Month is all year round for us at PAM, we’re going to celebrate this February and publish a number of special articles. Here we have an annotated playlist made up of 5 songs from 5 historic African leaders.