Sega
The Sega is a dance that originated from the ritual music of Madagascar and Africa's mainland and is the Mauritian Way of Life's Musical Expression: Joy and Liveliness.
The Sega is now a folksong that has incorporated itself into the context of our folklore, originally sung by men and women who were sold as slaves but whose souls have remained receptive to music.
The Sega is normally sung in Creole (the Mauritians' mother tongue). The English version of the Sega songs had already been thought of by many singers but later chose not to continue with it in order to maintain the uniqueness and cultural richness of Mauritius' local music.
The original instruments are rapidly disappearing, making room for the orchestra ensemble to be more traditional. "However, the traditional instruments such as the" Ravanne," "Triangle, "all along the coastal fishing villages
Significance for Mauritians of Sega
The Sega is a soul cry that seeks to transcend life's miseries and heartbreaks, while at the same time voicing the basic human need for peace and happiness. This shows the joys and sorrows of the peasants and the people who fish. It is the villagers' nostalgic heritage. I
ts beats, gripping in strength, now provide entertainment for Mauritians in towns and villages from all walks of life.
The Sega and its beat today are a component of every Mauritian's
