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Elza Soares, the voice of the millenium
Feature
Elza Soares, the voice of the millenium

60 years of Elza Soares’ career as the voice of the millennium.

With the priestesses of zãr
Reportage
With the priestesses of zãr

Long nights of ecstatic singing and dancing, ritual offerings, fiery percussion, and a few tons of incense… PAM takes you right into the heart of Egyptian Zãr – a trance ritual where women are said to be possessed by djinn – surviving in Cairo by grace of its last priestesses.

Pa Salieu, Afrikan Rebel from Gambia to the Frontline
Feature
Pa Salieu, Afrikan Rebel from Gambia to the Frontline

At Guess Who Festival in Utrecht, PAM sat down with Pa Salieu to discuss what it means to be an Afrikan Rebel, the name of the Coventry rapper’s latest EP.

The 30 best electronic albums of 2021
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The 30 best electronic albums of 2021

Listen to 2021’s best amapiano, batida, baile funk, techno, jungle, gqom, afro-futurist and more, making the clubs bounce all across the continent.

Tia Maria Produções bottle up their anguish in new EP
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Tia Maria Produções bottle up their anguish in new EP

The lusophone collective drops Angústia Nos Corações Da Tia, produced out of frustration following a cancelled show.  Tia Maria Produções is a collective composed of Lisbon-based Puto Márcio, Bboy, Lycox and Danifox, all belonging to […]

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The many voices of Herbie Tsoaeli
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The many voices of Herbie Tsoaeli

For Jazzfest Berlin – Johannesburg, PAM met the Award winning South African bassist, as well as the spirits he carries. Meet Bra Herbie, the musician who speaks voices in volume.

Etran de L’Aïr pay tribute to their hometown in debut album
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Etran de L’Aïr pay tribute to their hometown in debut album

The Nigerien band’s new project will invoke the exuberance of weddings in their beloved Agadez, capital of Saharan rock.  Playing for over 25 years, Etran de l’Aïr (or “stars of the Aïr Region”) have emerged […]

Buruklyn Boyz put Kenyan drill on the map
Profiles
Buruklyn Boyz put Kenyan drill on the map

Hailing from Buruburu estate, the Buruklyn Boyz talk about breaking standards, getting the bag, and becoming Kenya’s drill superstars.