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

Our week’s selection includes Smallgod’s collaborative project, Toxicated Keys’s debut album, Ibeyi’s bewitching return, Leyla McCalla’s politically engaged work and Jess ETA’s afro-pop infused album.

Ghanaian KyeKyeKu inaugurates Kyf! with the Penpensiwa
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Ghanaian KyeKyeKu inaugurates Kyf! with the Penpensiwa

The Kyf! Invitational is an interactive audiovisual show inviting 8 African artists to perform with a traditional instrument from the continent. KyeKyeKu inaugurates the first session with the Penpensiwa. The Kyf! project was born from […]

Introducing Hazem B, the latest addition to French-Tunisian label Shouka
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Introducing Hazem B, the latest addition to French‑Tunisian label Shouka

Wielding the influences of the mythical duo Bargou08, the traditional gasba or the powerful Techno culture that rages in the clubs around Tunis, the producer Hazem B, newly signed to Shouka, brings us his new […]

Analog Africa reissues Orchestre Massako with Mack-Joss
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Rediscover Orchestre Massako, a pillar of Gabonese music

Analog Africa announces the release of a new limited dance edition of Orchestre Massako with band leader Mack-Joss and features of Amara Touré available on June 3rd . The latest LP from Analog Africa compiles […]

Goodbye, Manu! A tribute to our African uncle
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Goodbye, Manu! A 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.

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The violin, pulling on the heartstrings of Africa
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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.

Women to listen to on March 8 (and every other day)
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Women to listen to on March 8 (and every other day)

For this International Women’s Day, PAM has compiled a playlist in which African or Afro-descendant women are the central characters. It is meant as a tribute to women, their struggles, as well as their past and future victories.

PAM Club: Cortega pays tribute to Sam Mangwana
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PAM Club: Cortega pays tribute to Sam Mangwana

This week’s special edition features one of the giants of rumba, Sam Mangwana. DJ Cortega has long been a fan and jumped at the chance to make a mix dedicated to one of his idols. […]