The Brazilian producer’s new album, highlights the rave imbued, hallucinogenic ambience of contemporary baile funk from São Paulo. Meet the funk “sorcerer” guiding the favela sound.

The Nigerian music scene keeps buzzing with stunning releases. PAM presents you the latest hits from Street-Pop and Afrobeats to superstars and up-and-comers.

Ravi Bongo, a Brussels native of Rwandan origin, delights the Belgian capital with his Afro-electronic discoveries. Between two radio broadcasts, he drops a progressive PAM Club mixing amapiano, afro-house and gqom. Born in Rwanda, Bruce […]

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.

PAM investigates the challenges African artists face when applying for a UK visa, finding a recurring general assessment: “it’s a nightmare”.

The South African jazz scene continues to be an exciting confluence of sounds from all over. From electronic music and classical, to Afro-folk and hip hop, this is our selection of the best Mzansi jazz of 2023 so far. 

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.

Keyboardist Jantra, unknown in Khartoum, doesn’t even know his album is out. Without a telephone, he continues his search for inspiration in Sudan, combining traditional music and celestial melodies. The latest craziness from the Ostinato label.