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7 albums you should listen to this week
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7 albums you should listen to this week

AY Ami Yerewelo The Malian rapper asserts herself on AY, an album title that refers to the initials of her stage name. She talks of having “sacrificed my family for my music,” defines the new […]

Cheryl Ann Bolden: introducing The Keeper
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Cheryl Ann Bolden: introducing The Keeper

On 7th May, PAM will be releasing the documentary The Keeper directed by Mariette Auvray. The film focuses on the artist Cheryl Ann Bolden, whose travelling museum connects people to Black history. PAM met her in Paris.

“Satchmo Okuka Lokole”: When Louis Armstrong traveled to the Congo
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"Satchmo Okuka Lokole": When Louis Armstrong traveled to the Congo

When the African-American trumpet player and singer Louis Armstrong arrived in the Congo, the newly independent country was going through a major crisis. But his voyage was met with wild enthusiasm and inspired the group African Jazz to write him a song of welcome.

Ayra Starr releases video for “DITR”
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Ayra Starr releases video for "DITR"

With her single “DITR,” which stands for “Diamond In The Rough,” the Beninese and Nigerian singer explores the suffering of youth in the middle of a global pandemic. Ayra Starr is a new figure in […]

The Nigerian producers to watch out for in 2021
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The Nigerian producers to watch out for in 2021

We dive into the masterminds behind the records of Burna Boy, Fireboy DML, Joeboy, Tiwa Savage and more, shining a light on the talent of the many producers taking Nigerian music to new levels of creativity and prestige.

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Nimbus West honors Horace Tapscott & the Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra on reissue
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Nimbus West honors Horace Tapscott & the Pan‑Afrikan Peoples Arkestra on reissue

The label has shared the group’s 1979 recording, taking us on a journey to the center of spiritual jazz. Following the release of Why Don’t You Listen? in 2020, Nimbus West continues its tribute to […]

Sarkodie unveils the video of the groovy “No Fugazy”
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Sarkodie unveils the video of the groovy “No Fugazy”

The Ghanaian “Rap King” reaffirms his position as an industry top player with this rap/afrobeats track, that is sure to bring hip-hop fans and dancefloor regulars together. According to Google, “Fugazy” is a slang word […]

Wayne Snow releases sensual single, “Seventy”
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Wayne Snow releases sensual single, “Seventy”

The Nigerian-born artist explores the vibrant sounds of his native country with a new video shot in South Africa. Now a Berlin resident, Wayne Snow has collaborated with many producers on the European electronic scene, […]