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Portuguese-speaking Africa: 10 songs for the end of a colonial empire
History
Portuguese‑speaking Africa: 10 songs for the end of a colonial empire

The Carnation Revolution spelled the end of Portugal’s colonial empire. From Cape Verde to Angola, Mozambique to Guinea-Bissau, we look back to the soundtrack of the years of liberation.

Ballaké Sissoko unveils intimate new album, A Touma
News
Ballaké Sissoko unveils intimate new album, A Touma

The Malian virtuoso returns for a close tête à tête with his kora, exploring Mandingo traditions, family history and Malian legends on eight tracks. Taking time off from sessions tied to his latest album, Djourou, […]

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

A Touma Ballaké Sissoko Following the success of Djourou, the Malian virtuoso returns for a close tête à tête with his kora, exploring Mandingo traditions, family history and Malian legends on eight tracks. The three […]

Rexxie, A True Champion of Nigerian street music
Interview
Rexxie, A True Champion of Nigerian street music

After years of being known only by his famous tag (“Yo Rexxie Pon Dis One!”), Nigeria’s super producer now has a 17-track album under his name. PAM met with Rexxie to speak about A True Champion and much more. 

PAM Club: This Generation Cares by Wave Arising
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PAM Club: This Generation Cares by Wave Arising

Journey to the heart of the Wave Arising project with the techno figure 69dB and the dancer Kynsie for a zero gravity sound that is off the beaten track, sitting somewhere between live act and DJ set.

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Burna Boy invites Don Jazzy on new video “Question”
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Burna Boy invites Don Jazzy on new video “Question”

Currently on a world tour, the Nigerian superstar went back home for a few days to shoot this inspiring video.  Following the huge success of Twice As Tall, Burna Boy has travelled the world, made […]

From Franck Descollonges’ record collection: Music from Reunion Island
List / Guide
From Franck Descollonges’ record collection: Music from Reunion Island

This summer the boss of the Heavenly Sweetness label shares some of the treasures of his record collection with us.

From Gulu to Mexico City, Pambulo cooks up the beat
Interview
From Gulu to Mexico City, Pambulo cooks up the beat

The Mexican DJ and producer Pambulo has released Kabalagalaxy, a debut EP on the Mexican-Ugandan label Makabila Umoja, which deploys a danceable electronic mix built on sounds from both worlds. Read the interview and listen to an exclusive DJ set.