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The 10 best albums of April 2023
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The 10 best albums of April 2023

Every month, PAM browses the pan-African scenes to offer a selection of ten fresh releases.This April we’re dancing to DJ Danifox’s rhythms, vibing to Mau from Nowhere’s lyrics and time travelling with Les Abranis.

Né la thiass: looking back at Cheikh Lô’s enduring debut
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Né la thiass: looking back at Cheikh Lô's enduring debut

PAM revisits the timeless classic Né la thiass from Burkina-born singer and songwriter Chiekh Lô, produced by the one and only Youssou N’Dour and a pillar from the golden era of African music. 

Bokani Dyer drops single “Move On” with a splendid live session
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Bokani Dyer drops single "Move On" with a splendid live session

Jazzman Bokani Dyer presents the live video for “Move On”, the third single from Radio Sechaba, a new album that showcases the colors of South Africa’s buzzing jazz scene.

Petite Noir, finding the God within
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Petite Noir, finding the God within

“Noirwave” creator Petite Noir returns with a brooding new album, Mother/Father, that grapples with his relationship with God before embarking on his upcoming Europe/UK tour.

PAM Club: planet amapiano with Siba
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PAM Club: planet amapiano with Siba

Active ambassador of the Parisian amapiano scene, Siba shares his favorites of the genre for a PAM Club rich in bass and emotion! Born in South Africa, Simiso Sibanyoni started his DJ career playing afro-house […]

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Haruna Ishola, the father of Apala music
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Haruna Ishola, the father of Apala music

A look into the life of the champion of Apala music, from his initial percussive introductions to the Yoruba-Muslim predecessor, to his major political hits for Oroki Social Club and founding of the first African record label, Haruna Ishola is Apala music.

The 10 best albums of March 2023
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The 10 best albums of March 2023

Every month, PAM browses the pan-African scenes to offer a selection of ten fresh releases. This March, we’re dancing to Davido’s timeless work, vibing to Najib Alhoush’s groovy rhythms, celebrating the life of Ali Farka Touré and more.

From Italy to Ivory Coast, Davorio is music with purpose
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From Italy to Ivory Coast, Davorio is music with purpose

Operating as a funding source for a community space in the village of Gohouo-Zagna, Davorio is a collaborative experiment between Italian polyhedric musician Samuele Strufaldi and Ivorian artist Boris Pierrou. Watch an exclusive premiere of […]