PAM caught up with Balimaya founder Yahael Camara Onono in Dakar, during their first African concert, following the release of the 13-piece London ensemble’s second album, When The Dust Settles.

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.

The South African jazz scene continues to be an exciting confluence of sounds from all over. From electronic music and classical, to Afro-folk and hip hop, this is our selection of the best Mzansi jazz of 2023 so far. 

From the streets of Ikorodu, Seyi Vibez’s native suburb, PAM spoke with the 23-year-old Afro-pop maverick about his radical streak of Apala inspired, fuji soaked and amapiano tinged hits.

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.

Keyboardist Jantra, unknown in Khartoum, doesn’t even know his album is out. Without a telephone, he continues his search for inspiration in Sudan, combining traditional music and celestial melodies. The latest craziness from the Ostinato label.

From Martinique to Ivory Coast, passing by Tanzania, PAM explores the pan-African rap scenes to offer a selection of 10 tracks from across the continent. Checkout the artists and sounds that have set the African rap world on fire this 2023. Find the full selection in our Pan African Rap playlist.

Producer Lucy Duràn recounts the mesmerizing story of Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko’s duelling kora masterpiece, recorded in the halls of Mali’s Palais de Congrès, in honor of the two’s patrilineal heritage.