Music
Album: Renaissance / Artist: Mr Snyp
In his latest album, Rodriguan artist Mr Snyp offers up seggae and roots inspired songs that talk of love, nostalgia and everyday life.
Album: Here we Belong / Artist: The Prophecy
The sound is a mix of sega, seggae and reggae, with a bit of soul thrown on top. The voice is like no other. The Prophecy’s new album has already hit the top of the charts with Mecanik mo Leker.
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Album: Nu Destiné / Artist: Caroline Joodun
A mother’s struggles, love, low blows and determination… The artist found inspiration from life’s ups and downs. The album, with clear blues, maloya and reggae rhythms, deserves your attention.
Available in music shops, on iTunes and other digital platforms.
Books
The Prospector / By J.M.G Le Clézio
The author draws from the adventures of his grandfather in Rodrigues to weave together the story of a man looking for a treasure once buried on the island by corsairs.
Discovering the Dodo / Alan Grihault
Mauritius loves its dodo. A treasure trove of information about the flightless bird and the reasons it went extinct, historical accounts, as well as drawings and paintings.
Available in bookshops.
