| Generation Mauricana at Nuits
d'Afrique 2006 |
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From left : Paula, Angelito , Saivani, Joel,
Jean-Jacques, Isabelle, Olivier, Richard, Nisha, Kristel, Jason. The three
women on the right are : Martine (front), Melinda and Penny. The Men on
the right are: Antoine, Guy and Balraj (left to right) Guy, Melinda,Paula,
Martine and Antoine (in the back |
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| The group "Generation Mauricana" was
founded in 2002 in Montreal with the purpose of promoting Sega, the
folkloric music from Mauritius.
"Generation Mauricana" explores the origins of Sega, primarily
originating in Africa, with diverse set of external influences
converging on a rhythmic melody of pain, joy and love. Through its
dancers, the Sega interprets the eyes, ears and heart of its people.
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Kristel
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Martine, Joel and Balraj |
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| The Sega originated in Mauritius, located
in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Its inhabitants came from vast
horizons including France, England, Africa, India and China dating from
seafaring days of trading and exploration. Crucial to the music's
development was the introduction of African slaves to the island by the
French during the 18th century. Creole soon emerged as the common
language and the the joys and love of its people found a new expression.
The performance on the Nuits d'Afrique stage
was very colorful, the dance choreographed over generations and
propelled by the Ravane. The Ravane is a plain drum made with the
skin of a goat stretched across an arc of wood and often supplemented
with small cymbals on its side.
The band is keeping its culture alive far
from source from which it came.
The group's website is:
www.generationmauricana.com |
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Guy, Melinda, Paula, Saivani & Martine
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