Feb 16/08
Last Maurice: Serge Lebrasse
Wow, now that’s an amazing photo. Serge is definitely in margaritaville.
I’m going to devote the last post in this Mauritius series to Serge Lebrasse. Once again this music comes from the collection of Benn loxo listener, DR. Thanks again, DR, for all the music.
Serge Lebrasse brings us, in DR’s words, “standard hotel entertainment sega, made charming by the passage of the years and an extremely competent band.” He also has an amazing collection of colourful shirts.. just Google Images the guy if you don’t believe me.
I positively love the first track you’ll hear today, Maurice Mo Pays. The second is more of that “standard sega” sound, albeit in an old school way that gives it a nice feel. Makes me want to blend-up a daiquiri. Maybe I will…
The last track, Cyclone Carol, is based on real events - Carol was the worst weather ever to hit the island.
ps- Before we sign-off Mauritius Week #2 I’d like to give a shout-out to Caroline, without whom DR never would have traveled to Mauritius. We can thank her by extension for much of the great music we’ve heard this week!
Serge Lebrasse - Maurice Mo Pays
Serge Lebrasse - Madame Euzene
Serge Lebrasse - Cyclone Carol
February 17th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Great photo. Great shirt. Serge looks seriously happy there.
Benn Loxo should bring out a range of album-inspired clothing I think
Cheers,
Ben
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Haha, I love the cover — in fact, if you haven’t done it already, I think you should do a Best Album Cover series of African music and include Serge front and centre. All selections must also be heavy on the irony, of course.
February 29th, 2008 at 1:14 am
Matt,
Muchas Gracias por su musica Amigo,
Fabian-
March 8th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Great set of entries on Mauritian music! Those interested in listening to more Mauritian music should head over to noutizil.com, where the online radio has a great selection of tracks from Mauritius and other islands of the Indian Ocean. Check out the thumbnails of CD covers for more flowery shirts too!
March 14th, 2008 at 12:52 am
It’s a long, long, time….
Amitiés.
Aduna
March 14th, 2008 at 7:48 am
yes, yes, aduna. It’s been a while. I haven’t been home much for the past couple months.. I’ll be back with more posts soon, I hope!
Cheers from Istanbul
Matt
April 6th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
And it’s getting longer ….
I hope this means you are traveling and having fun!
Bes.
April 7th, 2008 at 1:07 am
Matt, come back from wherever you are! We miss you!
ccs
April 7th, 2008 at 7:22 am
come back, baby come back !