A soul-stirring reinterpretation of Ras Kouyon — KAYA’s sharpest critique of systemic ignorance and racial illusion — reimagined through the jazz-rooted lens of MO’ZAR, the legendary musical collective founded by the late José Thérèse.

This rare and soul-stirring recording session was captured in 2009 by French producer Alexandre Desenfant, and features Philippe Thomas on trumpet and Patrick Desvaux on guitar, alongside a cohort of musicians from MO’ZAR. The result: a version both orchestral and raw, where jazz improvisation meets cultural resistance.

MO’ZAR — still alive today through the efforts of Philippe Thomas and a dedicated circle of former students turned mentors — continues to inspire and guide new generations of Mauritian musicians. Many of its alumni have gone on to study at renowned institutions like Berklee College of Music, carrying forward José’s vision of music as a force for transformation.

KAYA was more than the creator of seggae — he was a movement, a visionary who fused sega, reggae, and activism into a powerful call for unity. Ras Kouyon remains one of his most potent compositions: a fearless critique of postcolonial ignorance and the illusion of race. KAYA’s tragic death in police custody in 1999 remains a painful and unresolved chapter in Mauritian history.

This release is made with the blessing of KAYA’s family — a continuation of his fight, in his spirit, and with their trust. It reignites Ras Kouyon as a timeless anthem of resistance, consciousness, and hope.

By releasing this on International Jazz Day, BABANI Records & Kréol Art reaffirm their mission: to showcase the depth and diversity of Mauritian musical talent on a global scale — a blue note from Mauritius to the world. 

Mastering by Neil Combstock • TheStudio
Illustration by Henri Kums
Artwork by ë

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KAYA - RAS KOUYON (José Thérèse & MO'ZAR Interpretation)

Spinning deep grooves alongside the soulful trumpet of Philippe Thomas for Sunday |Groove - 3rd edition at Bamboo Restaurant "Brunch and beats" 
Take-over at the end by Avneesh in B2B.

Sunday Groove / Bamboo

A friend of mine lost a leg due to diabetes. Some other DJ / Artist buddies are helped by throwing a fundraiser to support him. We decided to write and produce a track.. which we premiered by perform it live for him at the party. We are still collecting funds and all proceeds from the music will be donated or funnelled towards Community Empowerment Initiatives (Education, Sports and Arts Development for the underprivileged, and work towards the reduction of poverty / substance abuse etc). Your support and donations are greatly appreciated.

Walk Again

Drago RP x Ced Ric - KOKET

Major Lazer Ft Ellie Gouldin & Tarrus Riley - Powerful - JSparks AfroHouse remix

An exploration of rhythmic and rapid beats , bouncy grooves , darkpsy infused and inspired journey with a sprinkle of morning mood !

FAS After Hours Whispers - Quare ? 04/05/2025

Drago RP X DLN - KOKET ( Remix )

Batterie ek bass.
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🎙️ **Mauritian Time Capsule – Episode 2**
**Host:** Cedric
**Guests:** Sapna & Vincent

In this episode, we dive into the richness of Mauritian culture through two unique lenses. Sapna, originally from England, shares her inspiring journey of embracing Mauritian Creole and integrating into a culture that once felt distant. Vincent, a seasoned former radio presenter, reflects on the powerful role of language and media in shaping identity and preserving heritage.

🌍 From linguistic discovery to storytelling power, this episode is a heartfelt reminder of how our voices and stories connect us to something bigger — our roots.

✨ Whether you're Mauritian or simply curious about the island's cultural heartbeat, this episode is for you.

🔊 Press play, and let’s open the capsule together.

\#MauritianTimeCapsule #CreoleCulture #Mauritius #Podcast #IslandStories


The Mauritian Time Capsule Episode 2

Higher Realms invites Mutecell the Berlin-based techno alchemist and founder of Mutewax. Known for crafting immersive sonic journeys that fuse driving rhythms with cosmic atmospheres, Mutecell stands at the intersection of raw emotion and hypnotic energy.

Originally from Mauritius with formative years spent, his global upbringing deeply informs his sound. Each set is less a performance and more a ceremony: a precise, narrative-driven exploration into hypnotic rhythm, industrial textures, and the emotional edges of the dancefloor.

In 2014, he founded Mutewax, a Berlin-based label dedicated to high-quality underground techno, featuring artists like Urbano, MSDMNR, CØMPASS, Hector Oaks, and Denise Rabe. Mutecell's own releases such as "Cursed" , "Vimana" and "Gris Gris" embody his distinctive blend of cinematic atmosphere and hypnotic depth. His 2023 full-length album ONAC1D marked a powerful return after a seven-year hiatus, reaffirming his role as a vital voice in the global techno underground.

Expect a podcast that goes beyond function-this is techno as ritual, memory, and motion.

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Hello I’m BerTz from Mauritius.. Just a technology and music lover using, Art as a form of expression of emotions… All proceeds from the music are donated or funnelled towards Community Empowerment Initiatives (Education, Sports and Arts Development for the underprivileged, and work towards the reduction of poverty / substance abuse etc). Your support and donations are greatly appreciated. 

https://linktr.ee/bertrandphilibert01

Snave is a seasoned DJ with a passion for sound that evolved over the years, he explored genres from organic to electronic music, allowing him to blend vibrant sounds from different House music style. Part of the Musiqu-ë collective.

An unexpected seduction. An instinctive call where it is impossible to resist percussive and bewitching melodies.

Babani is the state of trance reached during a ceremony invoking ancestors’ spirits leading to a multigenerational gathering with a common denominator: The rhythms of the Indian Ocean helped by the ravane, this percussion instrument made of goat skin and which has its roots on the island of Mauritius.
Babani Records is the music label bringing together a collective of artists from around the world connected by a universal goal of fusing electronic sounds and music from the islands of the Indian Ocean.

Electronic beats and sound waves blend with traditional rhythms. It is a natural connection with the past with an eye on the future!

Pierre-Yves Novel , is a music enthusiast from Mauritius island . 
He has always been passionate about music since the young age of 6 , spending weekends listening to CD's of The beatles , The who , The shadows and much more sensational bands of the old years . In his early teenage years , he fell in love with rock and metal music , and all the subgenres . While growing , he explored many more areas of the musical universe such as blues , psychedelic rock , and jazz . Learned how to play guitar for his first love and started trying everything that came through his hands . 

In 2014 , He discovered the dancefloor type of psychedelic music and his mind was blown . Slowly encountering the different genres on the dancefloors , in 2017 he decided to try out sound design. Trying out new stuffs and learning from friends , brought him into DJ'ing.

Today , He has come up with 2 different projects to swirl into 2 different atmosphere and bpms. And has shared stage with artists like Ecoteric ,Brojanowski and Tairam. 

Quaré ? - (Which means WHY ? in Latin) is the Hi-Bpm project starting over 150bpm and focuses on very gloomy, dark and almost horrific sounds .
Whitney U-Stoned - (Yes , this is a pun) is the Low-Bpm project that focuses on dubs , wobbles , and reverberated atmospheric sound to soothe the listeners .

Lifelong music head shaped by rock, metal, hip hop & electronica. Now diving deep into the underground: Dark Progressive, Zenonesque, Minimal/Psytech, ForestPsy & DnB. Influenced by artists like Breger, Kliment, Kromagon, and Colt. 
P.s : Mo kontent Pink Floyd :)

𝕹𝖔𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖎𝖘 𝖒𝖔𝖗𝖊 𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖗𝖎𝖋𝖞𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖓 𝖋𝖊𝖆𝖗𝖑𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖓𝖊𝖘𝖘.

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