Lead by the legend of Afrobeat and Fela Kuti’s drummer, Tony Allen, the Afro-Haitian Experimental Orchestra was born during his stay in Haiti in 2014. Tony Allen met the most talented singers and drummers of the country such as Sanba Zao, that sings on “Bade Zile.” […]

The Nigerian act is (almost) back with Rema and Don Toliver on a remix of the hit song “Soweto”. PAM hopped on a Zoom call and spoke with the Outlaw King himself. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Listen in on 2022 with our pan-African selection from Spanish Town to Johannesburg, Lagos to Nairobi, featuring the likes of Sampa the Great, Sudan Ariches, Asake, Koffee and more.

Every month, PAM browses the pan-African scenes to offer a selection of ten fresh releases. This November, listen to PsychoYP, Molotof, Somadina, Ezra Collective, and more.