Mapou

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René Lacaille is the musical embodiment of the unique Creole culture of the Indian Ocean island of La Réunion, incorporating African, Indian, Madagascan and European rhythms and instruments. On the album Mapou, this remarkable singer, accordion player, guitarist and extraordinary songster tells the story of his troubadour life, which highlights the evolution of the music of La Réunion and features (among others) the fascinating styles of séga and maloya.
'One day, Rough Guide will get around to Oceania, the music of far-flung islands. When they do, Rene Lacaille will be there representing La Reunion, the Indian Ocean isle where African, Indian and French cultures have melded. Mapou finds the gravel-voiced troubadour in rumbustuous form, swinging between rum-soaked chansons and thumping singalongs.'
Observer