Enjoy this recording of Génération Mauricana's outstanding performance from Nuits D'Afrique 2007. They will be performing at Nuits D'Afrique 2009 on July 25
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.
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.
Learn more about Génération Mauricana at http://www.generationmauricana.com/
Learn more about Nuits D'Afrique at http://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com
