{"id":2147,"date":"2021-10-12T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T08:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goc2020.govmu.org\/masa\/?page_id=2147"},"modified":"2024-12-16T15:58:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T11:58:35","slug":"artists-corner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/masa.govmu.org\/masa\/?page_id=2147","title":{"rendered":"Artists Corner"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd the sega was born \u2013 that luscious music which was long held to be uncouth and unbecoming. The great names that are enclosed within this collection once again go out to entertain thousands here and abroad, at a time when Mauritian music has crossed the frontiers to attain foreign shores.<\/strong>\n\nJacques Cantin, Ti-fr\u00e8re, Coulouce, Roger Augustin, kaya, Sege Roussety have immortalised our s\u00e9ga and deserve all our gratitude for their contribution in changing certain attitudes and prejudices. It\u2019s largely thanks to their pioneering effort that the s\u00e9ga has got its recognition.<\/span><\/strong>\n\nRich in melody and resplendent in harmony, this casket encompasses all the nostalgia of Mauritian folk music.<\/strong>\n

– Didier Jeewooth<\/em><\/strong>\n<\/i><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Rosemay Nelson put her voice at the service of music, society and politics. This great artist has captured the hearts of all Mauritians with her own rendering of the oldest and most nostalgic local lullaby, \u201cLa Rivyer Tanye\u201d.<\/p>

Rosemay made her firt steps in music at a very tender age. Sh attempted several styles, and remains a pure product of the mixed Mauritian music.<\/p>

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He goes by the name of Ti-frer (little brother) but he is in fact the Grand Fr\u00e8re (elder brother) of all local musicians. Alphonse Ravaton was born on the 22nd April 1900 and died on the 17th June 1992 leaving behind a huge musical and cultural heritage to inspire generations of artists in the country.<\/p>

With his triangle reverberating the rhythm of the s\u00e9ga, he has bequeathed to all his countrymen tthis age-old music which was born out of the sufferings of his slave ancestors. Each s\u00e9ga is a tribute to his infinite talent.<\/p>

– Ga\u00ebtan Abel<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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I have known Serge Roussety as an author \/ composer and entertainer for many years. He was also the Manager of two well-known hotels in Rodrigues, Pointe Venus Hotel (1982) and Les Cocotiers Hotel (1990).<\/p>

I remember the last time that we sang together, it was during a Rodriguan Night at the Hotel Ambre in Mauritius. It was so special and I\u2019ll never forget this night as it was the last show that we did together.<\/p>

Serge Roussety is no more, but his songs are still alive in the hearts of all Rodriguans. Very often we can hear people humming some of his titles.<\/p>

Thank you Serge for the precious heritage you have left for us.<\/p>

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Woodraduth Pokhun was one of our most renowned Hindi and Bhojpuri singers during the pre-independence period. He was endowed with a gifted voice which he used, especially during the eves of Hindu marriages \u2018the gamat\u2019, which were held on Saturday nights.<\/p>

On these occasions he expressed his emotions through his melodious voice to the accompaniment of the harmonium.<\/p>

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He had the gift of the gab, but he was also a great listener and entertainer. The radio was his medium, and his words were his life spirit. As soon as you start talking, he looks at you and is all ears.<\/p>

After some time, he does the talking and you listen, leaving no space for you to drop a word. When ultimately you leave him, you start singing all alone.<\/p>

After the Second World War, Jacques Cantin and his friends were the first to operate an amateur radio in Mauritius. He was a lover of the sea, he liked conversation, but he also appreciated solitude.<\/p>

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The \u2018K\u2019 in Kaya (joseph Reginald Topize) stands for Kreation and Kulture. Of all the variations on the \u201cS\u00e9ga Typique\u201d created by Ti-frer, the one by Kaya has gained universal popularity.<\/p>

The listener gets immediately immersed in his lyrics and allows himself to be swayed by the rhythm of his music which is a marvellous mix of the s\u00e9ga and the reggae.<\/p>

Called too early by the Maker, at the age of 38, Kaya has left a vacuum which still remains to be filled.<\/p>

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You could often see him with his guitar on the pavement at Moka Street in Port Louis. He used to discuss his thoughts with his friends. Coulouce liked sharing his experiences, and he sang about himself.<\/p>

He lived as free as a bird which knew no boundaries. He has gifted his songs to generations of Mauritians, now and to come.<\/p>

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Roger Augustin is another of our eminent local artists. His melodies remain the source of happiness of our tradition. He has immensely contributed to enable the s\u00e9ga to preserve its dignity.<\/p>

It requires a special perception when it comes to listening to his songs. Whether it is \u2018\u00c7a ki apel ou ena toupet\u2019, \u2018Ki to le mo fer\u2019 or \u2018Sega Mama\u2019, the particularity of his songs has a unique musical colour which reflects his personality.<\/p>

His presence in this collection is proof of the great respect that he deserves. There was once the s\u00e9ga \u2026.. on a tune by Roger Augustin.<\/p>

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Ras Ti Lang, Brigitte Jean Webb by his real name. will forever remain in the hearts of Mauritians who have a special penchant and fondness for the seggae.<\/p>

He produced only two albums but they were both matchless. They reverberated a blend of typical Mauritian and Jamaican rhythms.<\/p>

Ras Ti Lang departed too soon. We had only just started getting the full measure of his talent.<\/p>

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The s\u00e9ga is a living folk heritage of Mauritius.\u00a0 Its origins are still hazy, but legend has it that the s\u00e9ga was born in the holds of ships coming with loads of male and female slaves from mainland Africa and Madagascar.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

The\u00a0evolution and growth of the s\u00e9ga is an interesting story.\u00a0 However, the wealth of music that is encompassed within this set is a rich and fitting tribute to all those who have contributed to give the s\u00e9ga its rightful place on the shrine of artistic creation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

From Ti-frer to Ras Ti Lang, this casket celebrates the wealth of Mauritian folk music, a music so rich in melody and harmony.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

Let\u2019s celebrate\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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Artists Corner Under Construction And the sega was born \u2013 that luscious music which was long held to be uncouth and unbecoming. The great names that are enclosed within this collection once again go out to entertain thousands here and abroad, at a time when Mauritian music has crossed the frontiers to attain foreign shores. …<\/p>\n

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