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Sauti za Busara: raising the flag of culture in Zanzibar
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Sauti za Busara: raising the flag of culture in Zanzibar

The Zanzibari festival returns in 2024. Learn more about Sauti za Busara, which celebrates local cultures while welcoming the whole world.

Bixiga 70, the festive fight for democracy
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Bixiga 70, the festive fight for democracy

Barely escaping the Bolsonaro regime, Bixiga 70 is resurrected, with a new album. PAM spoke to the freedom fighters about their history of resistance.

A history of Afrobeats producers, from boy bands to ballads
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A history of Afrobeats producers, from boy bands to ballads

Throughout its history Afrobeats has been piloted by those who run the decks, updating palettes and moving to the stage to bring the genre from boy band ballads to global acclaim.

The 10 best albums of July 2023
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The 10 best albums of July 2023

Every month, PAM browses the pan-African scenes to offer a selection of ten fresh releases. To prolong the summer, dive into Nigeria’s musical heritage with Tony Allen and Ayo Manuel, take a detour to Beirut with Charife Megarbane and go crazy with DJ K.

Mannywellz blends DC swag with Yoruba bars
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Mannywellz blends DC swag with Yoruba bars

The self proclaimed Bandana Papi merges his Nigerian heritage with his American upbringing on his latest album, Don’t Tell Anyone, for a modern blend that builds a musical bridge across the Atlantic.

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Exocé, Afro-cosmic art in motion
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Exocé, Afro‑cosmic art in motion

No-limit fashion designer, embodied performer and hybrid visual artist, Exocé feeds on the luminaries of Africa, like Fela or Sun Ra. Artist and messenger on a mission, he unfurls his Afro-cosmic universe at the Nyege Nyege Festival – Paris edition – this July 14.

PAM Rewind: Black Charles’ world in 10 tracks
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PAM Rewind: Black Charles’ world in 10 tracks

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 their musical universe. Today, let us introduce Black Charles, from Ivory Coast.

A soundtrack to Nigerian protest music
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A soundtrack to Nigerian protest music

Nigerians went to the polls to usher in a new era of Nigerian politics. As the nation comes to terms with the results, PAM has provided a soundtrack of protest music to highlight the country’s historic and ongoing struggle for political justice.