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Kenyan hits to kick off 2022
List / Guide
Kenyan hits to kick off 2022

The new year came in strong with a slew of hits from the many artists and genres that are making Kenya one of the most exciting music scenes in East Africa. 

Gainsbourg Percussions, Gainsbourg counterfeits
Feature
Gainsbourg Percussions, Gainsbourg counterfeits

Was the French writer and composer out of ideas ? Looking for a second wind ? His sixth album, the avant-gardiste Gainsbourg Percussions, was largely ” borrowed “from African artists. Who he did not credit.

20 unmissable music videos this month
List / Guide
20 unmissable music videos this month

Whether declarations of love or mournful tributes, calls for celebration or sharp social critique, these are PAM’s unmissable videos for March.

Pappy Kojo, brazen as ever for his debut album
Review
Pappy Kojo, brazen as ever for his debut album

From rap to comedy, from hits to viral trends, Pappy Kojo is widely considered one of Ghana’s most influential artists. Set to release his long awaited debut album Logos 2 Pappy Kojo found time to speak with PAM about his project(s), his career and his love for provocation.

9 new albums you should listen to this week
News
9 new albums you should listen to this week

Something Else Mr Eazi The Nigerian music giant returns with the much-anticipated EP, Something Else. He explains: “This project was inspired by Kel P and Killertunes, who kept coming to meet me in Accra until […]

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Welcome to Kumerica: dive into the Kumasi street phenomenon
Reportage
Welcome to Kumerica: dive into the Kumasi street phenomenon

In Ghana, rap is going through a revival with the drill wave. The subgenre revealed the existence of the Kumerica subculture to the whole country, originating from the poor neighbourhoods of Kumasi.

Emicida celebrates the rich heritage of black Brazilian culture on Netflix
News
Emicida celebrates the rich heritage of black Brazilian culture on Netflix

An inspired rapper and activist campaigning for racial and social justice, Emicida releases a collaboration with legendary tropicalist artist Gilberto Gil, bringing his message to screens around the world with his new documentary Netflix AmarElo: […]

Amha Eshèté, the dreamer who cut the grooves of Ethiopia’s golden sounds onto wax
Interview
Amha Eshèté, the dreamer who cut the grooves of Ethiopia’s golden sounds onto wax

Amha Eshèté was Ethiopia’s first independent record producer. It is to him that we owe the first recordings (and the following two hundred) of the golden age of Ethiopian music, later resurrected by the famous Éthiopiques series. He confesses it all to PAM in full detail (Part one).