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Portuguese-speaking Africa: 10 songs for the end of a colonial empire
History
Portuguese‑speaking Africa: 10 songs for the end of a colonial empire

The Carnation Revolution spelled the end of Portugal’s colonial empire. From Cape Verde to Angola, Mozambique to Guinea-Bissau, we look back to the soundtrack of the years of liberation.

Léonie Pernet adds techno to West-African celebrations on “Hard Billy”
News
Léonie Pernet adds techno to West‑African celebrations on “Hard Billy”

Via these new visuals, the French composer announces her upcoming album, Le Cirque de Consolation.  Leonie Pernet is a singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist from France. Making her first appearances on the underground electronic scene, she […]

Talking tapes with Onipa
Interview
Talking tapes with Onipa

PAM spoke to Onipa about cassette tapes, family, and higher purpose upon the release of their Tapes of Utopia remix album with guest appearances from the extended Onipa family.

10 albums you should listen to this week
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10 albums you should listen to this week

Buena Vista Social Club (25th Anniversary Edition) Buena Vista Social Club For the legendary project’s 25th birthday, World Circuit reissues a remastered version of Buena Vista Social Club with previously unheard tracks from the original […]

Bella Shmurda is ready for bigger things
Feature
Bella Shmurda is ready for bigger things

The young Nigerian superstar breaks down his path from his education at Lagos State University to the slew of hit singles working up to his debut album, High Tension 2.0.

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Theon Cross teases new album with video for “The Spiral”
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Theon Cross teases new album with video for “The Spiral”

The London-based tuba virtuoso is back with his second full-length project that explores Black music in its entirety.  Theon Cross has been at the forefront of the thriving London jazz scene for a few years, […]

From Triggerman to Big Freedia: A beginner’s guide to bounce
Feature
From Triggerman to Big Freedia: A beginner’s guide to bounce

Pan African Music gives you the 101 on the uniquely New Orleans genre, bounce, and the need-to-know on its global ascent.

Stonebwoy and Focalistic team up on “Ariba”
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Stonebwoy and Focalistic team up on “Ariba”

The Ghanaian dancehall star returns with a new single, recorded and shot in Ghana with South African rapper Focalistic, ahead of #Album 5.  As one of the most important West African dancehall and reggae singers, […]