Soul Sok Sega - Séga Sounds from Mauritius 1973-1979 (2016 Reissue) LPSoul Sok Sega

Dive into the golden age of Mauritian Séga music with "Soul Sok Séga", an essential compilation curated by Strut Records in collaboration with Mauritian DJ duo La Basse Tropicale (Natty Hô and Konsöle). Originally released in 2016, this collection focuses on the raw, funky, and soulful Séga sounds recorded between 1973 and 1979.

Featuring legendary artists like Jean-Claude Gaspard, Georgie Joe, Claudio, and Ti L'Afrique, alongside lesser-known gems, the album showcases Séga's evolution during a vibrant period, incorporating influences from funk, soul, and psych-rock. Expect driving rhythms, infectious melodies, distinctive Creole vocals, and a heavy dose of vintage island funk. This compilation is a crucial introduction to the unique and often overlooked sounds of 1970s Mauritius.

Tracklist:

• Georgie Joe, Rodrigues

• Jean-Claude Gaspard, Sega Souval

• Coulouce, L'Amour Artificiel (Soul Sok Séga Edit)

• Claudio, Bonom Chinois

• Catherine Velienne, Mo Causé Z'Affaire

• John Kenneth Nelson, Z'Enfants Misère

• Cyril Labonne, Roseda

• Marie Josée Clency & Roger Clency, La Vie En Quat' Pat'

• Ramone, Mo Veux Marier

• Ti L'Afrique, Soul Sock Séga

• Claudio Veeraragoo, Moin Qué Diable

• Georgie Joe, Aide Toi Le Ciel T'Aidera

• Jean Claude, Séga Mové Z'Amour

• Michel Legris, Elida

• Claudio, Sega Lenoir

• Harold Berty, Moin N'En Droit