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Roger Ballen’s naked lunch
Interview
Roger Ballen's naked lunch

Until early next year, the South African photography behemoth will be cast under the spotlight at the Halle Saint Pierre, the Mecca of Art Brut in Paris. This allowed PAM the opportunity to chat with the artist about his new projects. Be warned however; there are a lot of them to take in.

Cíntia flirts with her “African Queen” in her new music video
News
Cíntia flirts with her "African Queen" in her new music video

Ahead of the release of her debut EP, scheduled for the end of the year, the Luso-Guinean rapper Cíntia unveils her new single. Since her breakthrough with “Grana”, the Afro-sounding hit that flooded the Portuguese […]

The dazzling rise of Ghana’s black star, Kwesi Arthur
Profiles
The dazzling rise of Ghana’s black star, Kwesi Arthur

In five short years, Ghana’s young hip-hop phenomenon experienced a swift ascension into the popular sphere. PAM met with Kwesi Arthur, as polite and cheerful as ever, despite his ferocious status within rap. In 2010, […]

Ian Brennan, Ghana’s fly on the wall
Interview
Ian Brennan, Ghana's fly on the wall

The sixth edition of the impeccable Hidden Musics collection from label Glitterbeat, the fra fra funeral music of Ghana was recorded by American producer Ian Brennan. Interview.  Ian isn’t what you’d call a typical American. […]

Shabaka Hutchings, one on one with PAM
Interview
Shabaka Hutchings, one on one with PAM

Confined in his London home, jazzman Shabaka Hutchings speaks about his new album, how he spends his days under quarantine and what he sees for the future.

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Darkovibes : Ghana is the new cool
Profiles
Darkovibes : Ghana is the new cool

Initiator of the Ghanian alternative movement and member of La Même Gang, Darkovibes joins forces with the who’s who of Accra and abroad for his new LP “Kpanlogo”.

Tim Black: a century of jazz music and fighting
Feature
Tim Black: a century of jazz music and fighting

Who better to close our Black History Month feature than with this militant centenarian. Tim Black rubbed shoulders with the greatest figures in 20th century Black History: political leaders and jazz legends jostle in the memories […]

Extra Soul Perception, augmented reality music
Interview
Extra Soul Perception, augmented reality music

Get together eight artists from a number of different countries and backgrounds for a week in Nairobi to create an album and a documentary – this was the ambitious gamble made and won by the […]