Babani Records adds Roland Fatime better known as "Ti l'Afrique" to its restoration catalogue, diving into the Mauritian sounds of the mid-’70s and giving it an audio-visual refresh.
Fatime is a singer, composer, and musician known to have invented "Soul Sega" - a take on the island’s traditional music where emphasis is placed on musical quality, rather than a mere invitation to the dance. Originally released sometime in the 1970s and amongst the Mauritian artist’s very first 7inch records, S.I.L.V.I.E features the signature sound of the island, sega, along with hints of blues and rock n’ roll.
The EP is made up of two tracks: Bal Souki Souki with the participation of Gaetan Agathe on harmonica, and S.I.L.V.I.E., which have been remastered by Babani Records to bring out the essence of the record. The retouch has elevated the textures once overshadowed, yet retains the composition’s powerfully raw realness. The artwork had also undergone a rework, staying true to its prototypical visual.
The music is charged, danceable, and makes you feel ultimately cool. It is reflective of the sounds of the island at a time of economic challenges and cultural shifts.
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