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Eugène Mona: A comet in Caribbean skies
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Eugène Mona: A comet in Caribbean skies

The man from Martinique who blended Creole poetry and the flute of Martinique’s mountainous regions had an incandescent and singular trajectory. The child from Marigot, composer of the song “Bwa Brilé”, continues to inspire younger generations today.

Obongjayar unlocks new melodies of hope
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Obongjayar unlocks new melodies of hope

PAM spoke with Obongjayar upon the release of his debut album, Some Nights I Dream Of Doors, a totally original dreamlike pursuit of passion that breeds hope for those who are lost.

Khaid joins Nigeria’s afro-trap renaissance
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Khaid joins Nigeria’s afro‑trap renaissance

The young Nigerian trap star speaks with PAM about his sudden come-up and the inspiration and vision that imposed his foreign sound onto the local landscape.

PAM Rewind: Cheetah’s world in 10 tracks
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PAM Rewind: Cheetah's world in 10 tracks

Every month Cortega picks a DJ or producer who puts Africa and its diaspora in the spotlight. Featuring an exclusive playlist of the 10 sounds that have shaped her musical universe.

Wally Badarou: Echoes (1984)
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Wally Badarou: Echoes (1984)

We dive into the French born Badarou’s most well known 1984 classic Echoes for a closer look at the sounds of Wally’s world.

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A brief guide to hiplife
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A brief guide to hiplife

PAM takes you back to when Ghanaians were living the hiplife, a 1990s musical and generational craze which placed hip-hop verses in-between highlife guitar loops.

Kojey Radical gives Reason to Smile
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Kojey Radical gives Reason to Smile

UK rapper and son of Ghanaian immigrants, Kojey Radical, releases his much anticipated debut album, narrated by his mother and introducing a “space and bass” sound full of funky horns and cerebral lyrics.

Black So Man can finally play on your turntables
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Black So Man can finally play on your turntables

After a few technical and administrative problems, Tout le Monde et Personne by Burkinabe Black So Man is finally available on vinyl. Secousse label owner Etienne Tron looks back at the history of this essential […]