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Ben LaMar Gay drops visuals ahead of Open Arms to Open Us
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Ben LaMar Gay drops visuals ahead of Open Arms to Open Us

The jazz musician has released a video for “Sometimes I Forget How Summer Looks on You,” an hypnotic new track featuring the Chicago band Ohmme.  Ben LaMar Gay is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, singer and poet […]

Ruger is switching things up
Interview
Ruger is switching things up

Ruger, the extravagant head of Nigeria’s new school talent talks about his social media come up, Afro Dancehall sound, and working with the prophetic D’Prince on his latest EP Pandemic.

Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker survey new Cuban music from the 70s and 80s
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Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker survey new Cuban music from the 70s and 80s

Following an acclaimed first volume, the two Soul Jazz Records explorers return with Culture Clash In Havana Cuba – Experiments In Latin Music 1975-85 Vol. 2. Both Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker have been involved […]

Talking tapes with Onipa
Interview
Talking tapes with Onipa

PAM spoke to Onipa about cassette tapes, family, and higher purpose upon the release of their Tapes of Utopia remix album with guest appearances from the extended Onipa family.

Ballaké Sissoko unveils intimate new album, A Touma
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Ballaké Sissoko unveils intimate new album, A Touma

The Malian virtuoso returns for a close tête à tête with his kora, exploring Mandingo traditions, family history and Malian legends on eight tracks. Taking time off from sessions tied to his latest album, Djourou, […]

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Bella Shmurda is ready for bigger things
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Bella Shmurda is ready for bigger things

The young Nigerian superstar breaks down his path from his education at Lagos State University to the slew of hit singles working up to his debut album, High Tension 2.0.

From Triggerman to Big Freedia: A beginner’s guide to bounce
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From Triggerman to Big Freedia: A beginner’s guide to bounce

Pan African Music gives you the 101 on the uniquely New Orleans genre, bounce, and the need-to-know on its global ascent.

A history of Nyatiti and the masters who play her name
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A history of Nyatiti and the masters who play her name

A brief history of the Luo clan’s great musical contribution, Nyatiti, an eight stringed pentatonic lyre with a percussive base.