Dive into the rich yet little-known history of music in the Central African Republic. From the Congolese inspired independence music of the 1960s, the Bokassa era sounds of Formidable Muziki.

PAM spoke with Yamê about the rapper-singer-melodist’s meteoric rise and his knack for lofty melodies and heartfelt punchlines.

Deena Abdelwahed speaks about her passion for sound abstraction and freedom to create without having to claim her identity on latest album, Jbal Rrsas.

Listen in on 2023 with our pan-African selection from Durban to Tunis, Nairobi to Niamey, featuring the likes of Amaarae, MC Yallah, Omagoqa, and Baaba Maal. 

As we head back to school in 2023, get your energy up with Deena Abdelwahed’s post-club music, AUNTY RAYZOR’s incendiary flow and Yussef Dayes’ contagious groove.

Lille-based Casablanca-born Omar EK has just released Reflets, his first electro-acoustic EP. Between two festivals, he recalls his summers in Morocco to offer us this selection as warm as it is personal. Following a more […]

Every month, PAM browses the pan-African scenes to offer a selection of fresh releases. To round off the summer, discover the bikutsi musical heritage of Gibraltar Drakus, savor the new sounds of Burna Boy and let the kuduro of DJs Di Guetto transport you.

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.