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Sega Music in Mauritius

Mauritius, with its amazing idyllic beaches, is a vacationers’ paradise. There are a hundred things to do, and travelers will enjoy the mix of activity and leisurely laid-back style of the locals. In terms of luxury hotels, Mauritius is a hotspot for the discerning traveler. All the amenities plus more will greet you as you explore the island.

One of the results of the mix of cultures is found in the music. Sega music is Mauritius’ benchmark, and has evolved for hundred of years . In the eighteenth century, European explorers were writing about the song and dance the African slaves here would perform (in some early writings, it was called “shega”). It is said, then, to come from the Africans’ songs of loss and mourning, mixed with a love for the island, which resulted in this unique blend of lively and strangely melancholic musical form. Ravane, maravane, triangle, and bobre were some of the names given to the indigenous instruments. They make rhythms and beats that are intoxicating, and continue to be played along the beaches. However, these same instruments are being replaced by “traditional” orchestral instruments in Sega’s new incarnations. The pattern of the music is the same. It begins soft and mournful, with a slow swaying of the hips. As the song continues, the rhythms build in tempo, until the dancer is encompassed by the rhythm and must give over to it. This is the hypnotic power of Sega, which can haunt both locals and travelers.

Linzy Bacbotte is one of the most famous Sega singers to date . She is enormously popular on the island and internationally, giving concerts in French and Creole French. Her videos are widely available, and she is a national treasure, playing all over the world. She follows the tradition of Sega by being the female vocalist for male band members. Linzy Bacbotte‘s soft vocals, along with her enchanting charm and grace, make for a unique musical experience.

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