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Zaza, the queen of improvisation in Comorian weddings
News
Zaza, the queen of improvisation in Comorian weddings

The Secousse label puts the twarab singer back in the spotlight by releasing her track “Nduzangou”. Originally from Djoumoichongo, a town on the island of Grande Comore, Zaza Ali Mohammed aka Zaza and her long-time […]

The planets have aligned for Foreigner and the Moonshine collective
Feature
The planets have aligned for Foreigner and the Moonshine collective

In L.A. and Montreal, events organised by Foreigner and the Moonshine collective are a concentration of African-Caribbean cultural celebration.

The 10 best Nigerian music videos of 2020 so far
List / Guide
The 10 best Nigerian music videos of 2020 so far

Here are our favorite Nigerian videos from these six months, featuring the best directors and musicians across the industry.

KELEKETLA!, a collaboration between London and South Africa
News
KELEKETLA!, a collaboration between London and South Africa

London duo Coldcut unveils the track “Future Toyi Toyi” from their collaboration KELEKETLA! with artists from South Africa. Keleketla! is a collaborative project that started at Keleketla! Library, an independent library in Johannesburg. The album […]

Paris c’est l’Afrique: “The griots and the rebels” (episode 3)
History
Paris c’est l’Afrique: “The griots and the rebels” (episode 3)

PAM is pleased to present the third episode of the Paris c’est l’Afrique series by Philippe Conrath (1989) via our YouTube channel. A nosedive into Mandingo culture, its griots and its rebels. We meet this […]

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Tony Allen, the drummer who played like no other
Feature
Tony Allen, the drummer who played like no other

The Nigerian drummer and Fela’s travelling soulmate with whom he invented Afrobeat, passed away on April, 30th in Paris. PAM revisits the journey of the drumming genius, and his immediately recognizable sound signature which forged […]

Muzi remixes ‘Sondela’ in collaboration with Chris Martin 
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Muzi remixes 'Sondela' in collaboration with Chris Martin 

A remix entitled ‘Sondela Forever’ with keys by Chris Martin, leader of the band Coldplay. Rising star of the South African music scene, the producer, singer and DJ Muzi unveils a remix version of his track […]

Goodbye, Manu!: our tribute to our African uncle
Profiles
Goodbye, Manu!: our tribute to our African uncle

PAM pays tribute to Manu Dibango, who left us one year ago, on 24 March 2020. The musician, a generous pioneer, has built bridges between Africa and the rest of the world. A look back at the first chapters of his fantastic novel-like life.