PAM followed Jupiter & Okwess on their American tour this summer, which included a stop at Coachella, one of the most prestigious music festivals in the USA.

Dive into the October selection, marked by ODUMODUBLVCK’s Igbo rap, British-Ghanaian collective ONIPA’s come back, and Vanyfox’s infectious batida EP. 

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”.

In an emotional trip to the artist’s homeland, Brazilian singer Lucas Santtana explores the history of carnival’s Bloco Afros, the condition of Brazilian Black and indigenous population and the region’s candomblé spiritual fusion on the eve of the country’s historic elections.

For the release of the Saharan group’s new album Amatssou (fear), one of the key members – Abdallah Ag Alhousseini – gave an interview to PAM in the desert of southern Algeria to talk about Tinariwen’s destiny and their message.

This legendary band, formed in 1973 by young Algerians from France, was an unrivalled laboratory for blending rock influences with Kabyle and North African traditions. The Swiss label Bongo Joe has dedicated a compilation to the group: Amazigh Freedom Rock.

PAM spoke with the members of IzangoMa about their ecstatic debut, Ngo Ma, a testament to the divine feminine, a reimagining of heritage in a new era of digital creation and a symbol of the explosive creativity of Pretoria’s new jazz scene.