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Msaki x Tubatsi: Synthetic Hearts, organic sound
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Msaki x Tubatsi: Synthetic Hearts, organic sound

The South African vocal duo, joined by cellist Clément Petit, unveil an elegant and delicate collaborative album, intimately exploring the complexities of human relationships, the willingness to let go and the changing seasons. 

PANGAR releases a mixtape of experimental maloya
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PANGAR releases a mixtape of experimental maloya

More than two years after the release of EP1, the duo announced their first album following a mixtape of dark electronic polyrhythms. “PANGAR is coming back”, hammers the intro of Position, the mixtape announcing Kwalud […]

Ezra Collective, Afrobeat and Fela Kuti’s legacy
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Ezra Collective, Afrobeat and Fela Kuti’s legacy

PAM spoke with Femi Koleoso, drummer and leader of the Afro-fusion quintet, Ezra Collective, to talk about Afrobeat, the group’s authentic mission and fusing Fela’s sound with the modern world. 

The best electronic albums of 2022
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The best electronic albums of 2022

This year was more electric than ever. From Lagos to Dar el Salaam, London, Durban and Kampala, here’s our selection of electronic albums that shook the dancefloors are broke our speakers in 2022.

The best reissues of 2022
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The best reissues of 2022

Reissues always remind us that the ocean of music is much deeper than the surface of new releases. From Ghana to Colombia, passing by Somalia, Zimbabwe or Mali, PAM has selected 30 reissues from 2022 that bring back from oblivion the great archives of African music.

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Catching up with Hiribae and Nairobi’s alt scene
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Catching up with Hiribae and Nairobi's alt scene

Hiribae Wanyoike or simply Hiribae is a pioneering force of Nairobi’s blooming alternative scene. Hiribae breaks down the emergence of Kenya’s offbeat creative disciplines and his work as a DJ, producer, EA Wave founder and member of Kelele Kollectiv. 

Trying Something New with Yinka Bernie
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Trying Something New with Yinka Bernie

Yinka Bernie makes space for tears, vulnerability and love on his latest EP Something New, an alté treasure worth listening to on repeat. Here’s what you need to know about the Nigerian crooner.

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

This week, international rap, fresh amapiano, flowy neo-soul, Trinibad dancehall, and life as an Accra youth.