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Obongjayar unlocks new melodies of hope
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Obongjayar unlocks new melodies of hope

PAM spoke with Obongjayar upon the release of his debut album, Some Nights I Dream Of Doors, a totally original dreamlike pursuit of passion that breeds hope for those who are lost.

Nyege Nyege Festival Paris this July 16th
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Nyege Nyege Festival Paris this July 16th

From Cairo to Kampala, L’île Maurice to Paris the official lineup for the Parisian edition of the Nyege Nyege Festival is finally here. Dive into the sounds, and get your tickets here!

In the laboratory of electro Fra Fra
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In the laboratory of electro Fra Fra

Fra Fra Gospel artist Linda Ayupuka introduces a new flavor to the sacred sound on God Created Everything with the help of Mais Um Discos and producer Francis Ayamga in the remote Top Link Studio of Northern Ghana.

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

This week, Linda Ayupuka channel traditional Gurenɛ-language, Frafra ceremonial music , Noori & his Dorpa Band unleash Beja power, Chrisman experiments with Angolan sounds, Gav & Jord provide an oddly satisfying mix of industrial techno and experimental island noise and Mzvee celebrates her musical career.

Femme Tech: Desiree’s uplifting debut EP
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Femme Tech: Desiree’s uplifting debut EP

Bae Electronica announces the release of Femme Tech, the debut EP of South African DJ and activist Desiree. Having recently emerged from the South African house community around 2019, the Johannesburg-based artist embarked on a […]

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Troposphere 7, Congolese rockets and DIY electronics
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Troposphere 7, Congolese rockets and DIY electronics

Hakuna Kulala co-founder Rey Sapienz and K-pop experimentalist MB Jones use Jean-Patrice Keka Ohemba Okese’s DIY Congolese space program as inspiration for Troposphere 7, a dissident group with an undefinable sound.

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

This week, Nyege Nyege compiles tracks from forgotten LA crew C.V.E., Kabza De Small returns to his roots, the Madalitso Band showcase their playful Malawain groove, Boddhi Satva ends his trilogy by unveiling its last instalment and Lamin Fofana begins his tryptic with part one.

A compilation of endangered West African birdsongs
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A compilation of endangered West African birdsongs

Known as a South-American electronic music specialist, label Shika Shika now turns towards West Africa for the third volume of its series A Guide to the Birdsong. PAM talked to El Búho, label manager and compilation co-curator of our feathered friends.