Once upon a time, in the Indian Ocean there was a tropical island. In its vast sugar cane fields, slaves from Africa and indentured labourers from India were working hard day by day. At dusk those of many cultures would meet around the cooking fire. Unable to speak with each other, as their native tongues differed too much and eager to let go of their stress and chagrin, they started to share the melodies, rhythms and sung stories of their homelands. So the rhythm of the Djembe joined the Daphli, African mystical chants merged with Indian tunes. And when their footsteps started beating the soil rhythmically, a birth took place – the birth of a child called ‘Sega’. Ever since then, this child has been present in the hearts bodies and everyday life of the islanders. Sega overcomes all barriers and knows no limitations when it is sung and danced, as its only aim is to make people happy and help them forget suffering and hardship. So let there be Sega, join in and enjoy yourself! |