Ile Maurice - Séga Ravanne Mauricien et Séga Tambour de l'Ile Rodrigues LPIle Maurice

An invaluable ethnographic recording from 1983 on the prestigious Ocora label (Radio France), capturing the distinct traditional Séga styles of Mauritius and Rodrigues Island. This album contrasts the mainland's Séga Ravanne, performed here by Groupe "Zenfan Ti Rivière", with the unique Séga Tambour of Rodrigues, featuring Groupe "L'Oiseau Têtu" and Groupe "Cardinal Jaune", plus traditional romances by Lorenza Gaspard.

This LP offers a raw and authentic glimpse into the roots of Séga music before modern instrumentation, recorded in the field. Expect traditional percussion ensembles (ravanne, tambour), call-and-response vocals in Creole, and the pure, unadulterated energy of these vital island traditions. A must-have for ethnomusicology enthusiasts and collectors of deep Indian Ocean sounds.

Tracklist:

• Face A - Séga Ravanne Mauricien (Groupe "Zenfan Ti Rivière")

• L'appel (Instrumental)

• Tangalé (Josiane Cassambo-Nankoo)

• Ena dix pié (Josiane Cassambo-Nankoo)

• Charani (Marcia L'Esperance)

• Face B - Séga Tambour de l'Ile Rodrigues

• (Groupe "L'Oiseau Têtu") (a) Depi nou piti piti, (b) Nou saute palissade, (c) Mo mari faire moi misère

• (Groupe "L'Oiseau Têtu") Ma Cécile (Pot Pourri)

• (Groupe "Cardinal Jaune") (a) Sèga Cardinal Jaune, (b) Mo bien lacaze mo mama, (c) Mo passe en bas pont Pitel

• (Romances par Lorenza Gaspard) (a) Voilà mes bagues, (b) L'autel de Marie