Seychelles is located in the Indian Ocean, east of Kenya. The nation is an archipelago of 115 tropical islands with two distinct collections of islands, some comprised of granite and others of coral. Mahe is the largest island and is the site of Victoria, the capital. Most Seychellois are descendants of early French settlers and the African slaves brought to the Seychelles in the 19th century by the British, who freed them from slave ships on the East African coast. Indians and Chinese (1.1% of the population) account for the other permanent inhabitants. Seychelles culture is a mixture of French and African (Creole) influences. Creole is the native language of 94% of the people; however, English and French are commonly used. Seychelles music is generally classified into three types, such as the moutia, sega, and contredanse music, all of which are accompanied by dance.
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moutia is a traditional dance that is closely associated with the African heritage of the Seychellois people, with it roots born during the days of slavery. Two men told stories about the hard labors of the day, women then joined in to dance accompanied by singing and chanting. The 'moutia sound' is created on large flat drums made from goatskin and tuned over a fire prior to being played then performed by the fireside, with men and women facing each other.
- Next Segavibes Dance - Friday 1st October 2010 Ft "LOBAZZ" -
