BBNR020 — BABANI RE-ISSUE

Following the success of BWAROUZ, BABANI proudly continues its re-issue series dedicated to the timeless works of Danyèl Waro — guardian of maloya and voice of La Réunion.

Official re-issue by BABANI × KRÉOL ART
In collaboration with Label Cobalt

Originally released in 1999, FOUTAN FONNKÈR captures Danyèl Waro in full voice — a live recording from Berlin (1996) that channels the raw soul of Réunion’s maloya. Between trance and testimony, it is a record that speaks from the people, for the people — a rhythm of resistance, a poem of dignity.

Guided by the pulse of the kayanm, bob and roulèr, Waro delivers words that breathe, strike and heal. Every sound echoes the island’s living memory — its struggles, its beauty, and its fierce sense of freedom.

Limited edition of 500 copies worldwide.

Carefully remastered by Neil Combstock for Bōucan Road Studios,
in collaboration with Philippe Conrath (Label Cobalt).
Artwork and layout by ë • visuals.
Illustration by Florans Feliks.

A document of spirit and fire — the voice of La Réunion, alive and unbroken.

Featured on Le Nouvel Obs – “12 vinyles lumineux pour résister au mois d’octobre.”

© Label Cobalt 1999 – Vinyl edition licensed to BABANI Records × KRÉOL ART in 2025.

Danyèl Waro – MOURAMOUR

Danyèl Waro – VYÉ MINM

Danyèl Waro – BANM KALOU BANM

Danyèl Waro – GALÉ

Danyèl Waro – FOUTAN FONNKÈR

Danyèl Waro – ALÉWAR

Danyèl Waro – LA MÉTÉO

Danyèl Waro – FÈTKAF

Danyèl Waro – MADLINN

[05.11.2025]
This month, we're taking a trip down memory lane, Austrian memory lane to be exact. We're please to welcome Jonny and Julian from Edition Hawara to the studio. 

Edition Hawara specializes in reissuing hidden gems and forgotten records from Austria from the yesteryear. In their searches in dusty old basements and flea markets, they have unearthed an impressive amount of incredible Soul, Boogie and Rare Groove records. Tune in to get a taste of the Austrian groove.

Plus One 22 w/ Edition Hawara

An instinctive call — impossible to resist — where rhythm awakens memory and spirit.

BABANI is a state of trance — a pulse that connects islands, generations, and ancestors through rhythm, art, and culture. 

Rooted in the indian Ocean, it celebrates living heritage — where drum meets devotion, sound meets ceremony, and the ravanne becomes the heartbeat of Kreol Soul.

TRADITION • ART • CULTURE

From Mauritius to the world.

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