Segavibes is an independent record label specialising in music from the Seychelles, solely because it is our culture. Our primary aim is to celebrate the cultural and artistic richness of our Seychellois community and to promote the diversity of its music. 

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.

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.


 (the above video was found on the web, we thank the owner for capturing this moment of magic)

The most popular dance genre of the island, Sega is a tantalizing hip swaying regional dance accompanied by guitars, drums and even synthesizers.

With its roots in England and France, Contredanse is a country style dance, and is a blend of Berliner, polka, and waltz dances. This is played to a fiddle, accordian, drums, triangle and banjo with a ‘komander’ vocalist calling the moves .

A range of musical instruments, such as African skin drums, accordion, banjo, drums, fiddle, triangle, violins, makalpo - a stringed instrument, and zez from Madagascar, form part of Seychelles music as well as dances.
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!!!! HOT NEWS !!!!

New Releases from  LoBazz Productions

seychelles urban sounds

 Mercenary  - "Negro  Ras"  released - May 2009

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   Elijah - "Ghetto Fabulous " released - July 2009

Distributed by Segavibes outside Seychelles

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Sensations Entertainment presents
The Biggest Live Mauritian Concert in the UK for 2009

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Segavibes new album "ANMIZE Hits of Seychelles Vol 2"  is now on general release in Seychelles.

Featuring Dave Sinon and Joel Servina,  is available in all local record shops. 

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                                    "LEVE TRADISYON VOL 2 - LALIN KLER"
Lalin Kler is SegaVibes answer to keeping alive what seemed to be a dying culture in both Seychelles and other Indian Ocean islands; TRADITIONAL MUSIC the voice of our ancestors in its heyday, an oral tradition passed down through generations, songs and ballads reflecting our ancestors’ everyday life.

Lalin Kler is the 2nd addition in our successful Leve Tradiyson album series featuring traditional music of Seychelles.

The album features the talents of Brian Matombe (vocal & Bonm) Antoinette Dodin (vocals); Bruce Freminot (vocal & drums); Shelda (vocals); Fred Savy (Vocals & Bass); Eddie Crea (violin); Cyril Vital (guitar); Jack Valentin (guitar); Jose Telermont (accordion) and was recorded at Tanmi Studio.

Lalin Kler have been produced to coincide with Seychelles Festival Kreol 2007 and is now on general release and available through all local music shops.

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... Leve Tradisyon albums Vol1 and Vol2 produced by Segavibes

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We have copies of the following albums available for sale :

  • Brian Matombe - Lanbyans Tropik ( label -segavibes)

  • Dr Madmun - 10 Problenm ( label -segavibes)

  • Elijah - Salvation ( label -segavibes)

  • Hit of Seychelles  Vol 1 - Compilation - ( label -segavibes) 

  • Elijah  - Luveologist (Lobazz)

  • Mercenary - Jah I La (Lobazz)

  • Mercenary - Sanmen Son Mannyer (Lobazz)

  • Xtra-Big - Reste La (Lobazz)

  • Antoinette Dodin - Lamantasyon

  • Furthermore all back catalogue of Lobazz Productions can be ordered through Segavibes.

    Check out Elijah's (Dr Madmun) video FERMYE from the album Salvation. The video was produced by Jamela Ruff-Jam Productions:

                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJS8jQBAHTM

    also Trezor Labiz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VoGar9rKAA voted song of the year 2007 on SBC.

Albums on general release are available in all local music shops in Seychelles.
For queries outside Seychelles please mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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