Otayo Artist Spotlight

« Pa bliye riye »

- Abel

Abel

"Humor saved my life. When I am performing, I forget my troubles, but I am still refining my techniques. We never stop learning."

- Alain Narainsamy

Alain Narainsamy

“For each theme I sing about, it is for the society as I sing for the community as a whole and persons of all ages.”

- Alain Ramanisum

Alain Ramanisum

- Alexandre Martin

Alexandre Martin

"In this present moment of my life, music is my whole life"

- Anne Ga

Anne Ga

“A bunch of warm-hearted friends who wholeheartedly spread joy and cheer”

- ANONYM

ANONYM

I am a passionate writer, singer and musician who radiates love, light and joy through music.

- Antonio Perrine

Antonio Perrine

“Music is a journey and I am filled with gratitude for every precious moment I walk along this melodious road.”

- Arantia Elèonore

Arantia Elèonore

“We love music and we are here because we are passionate about it. Music-making is not a crime.”

- Armada Sparta

Armada Sparta

"Believe in yourself, you'll be unstoppable."

- Avi S

Avi S

Magic is a TOTAL art

- Beryl

Beryl

‘I was inspired by Blackayyo to become a singer and by Sky To Be to be a composer'

- Bigg Frankii

Bigg Frankii

« Bily re-re pli move »

- Bilygane

Bilygane

« C’est le gang ! »

- Black Power

Black Power

« Soz Serye »

- Blakkayo

Blakkayo

“If you want to do something, go for it; make the most of your talent. And remember, always put God first and don't go down the wrong path.”

- Bomboclak

Bomboclak

"Life is a mix of losses and gains, but the toughest part is simply staying, persisting despite it all"

- Bruno Raya

Bruno Raya

« Rev inn fer pou realiser »

- Caro Perne

Caro Perne

"Our albums come from our hearts. It is the work of the whole team that helped bring us here"

- Cassiya

Cassiya

“CASSIYA Roots - a reminder of the musical influences that have made CASSIYA a legendary band”

- Cassiya Roots

Cassiya Roots

"The ravanne is an instrument that infuses and exudes a unique energy."

- Clarel Armelle

Clarel Armelle

“In deep we trust.”

- Cream Cracker

Cream Cracker

“As usual, the more you get to mix things together, the better the result is...providing you have the best ingredients.”

- Crossbreed Supersoul

Crossbreed Supersoul

La fors li dan twa, lenezi otour twa Eloigne twa aveck seki p freinn twa Entour twa avek seki positif

- Dagger Kkila

Dagger Kkila

The primary essence lies in the joy of performing.

- Damien Elisa

Damien Elisa

“Life is made up of encounters. And I realized that, even if you work hard, you must also be lucky enough to meet the right people at the right time”

- David Jay

David Jay

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David Joan

"La mone envi sant lavi…"

- Denis Fricot

Denis Fricot

“I believe I have the talent to achieve my goals.”

- Denzel

Denzel

“Buy the original, the “Di Pain Grillé” will be even tastier!

- Désiré François

Désiré François & Cassiya

“Doing things a bit differently.”

- DJ Ash

DJ Ash

"I wanted to produce songs, featuring doing"

- DJ Assad

DJ Assad

-

DJ BEST Reunited

“Music is the medicine of the mind.”

- DJ Dee Arena

DJ Dee Arena

"It's all about the music, the people, the lights, the culture, the moves on the dancefloor & much more.”

- DJ Vakil

DJ Vakil

Perfection in every detail!

- DJ Wayn

DJ Wayn

“I do what I have to do regardless of what people think.”

- Donovan BTS

Donovan BTS

“I’m the simplest person to ever exist…”

- Ejilen Faya

Ejilen Faya

The Heartist

- Elijah

Elijah

“Music requires good energy and feeling good about yourself, so you can share good vibes with the audience. And that's the thing I love the most and that makes me happy”

- Emlyn

Emlyn

“Music, a remarkable instrument capable of stirring profound memories and emotions, fuels my relentless pursuit to deliver nothing short of my very best.”

- Emmanuel Savannah

Emmanuel Savannah

“If you find something weird with the image, there was probably some magic happening at that moment”

- Enthuzya

Enthuzya

“Music is a powerful weapon to protest, to expose, to raise awareness, even to heal sometimes. And this weapon does not kill.”

- Eric Triton

Eric Triton

"Everything begins within yourself"

- Fabien Cornelius

Fabien Cornelius

-

Fabrice Pierre

-

Firehawks

Mixer est un art.

- Francois Li

Francois Li

“Pas perdi lespwar” - Never lose hope.

- General Love

General Love

A big thanks to Cassiya Group which helped me to evolve in Music.

- Gerard Louis

Gerard Louis

“It's always a pleasure to get together to restore an album.”

- Grup Latanier

Grup Latanier

“Music is the expression of the soul in a Universal language nobody learned, that we all know,”

- Hans Nayna

Hans Nayna

« Goody Good »

- Hempress Lionne

Hempress Lionne

When you don't know where you're going, look where you've come from.

- Jamily Jeanne

Jamily Jeanne

"Dream big, take a leap of faith and just do it"

- Jason Heerah

Jason Heerah

“La famille. Kot la vie cumancé, Lamour zamé fini.”

- Jason Heerah & Otentik Groove

Jason Heerah & Otentik Groove

“Mons tuy mons”

- Jason Lejuste

Jason Lejuste

"Be always yourself, open your mind and be positive!"

- Jean Michel Rey

Jean Michel Rey

"It is a resistance against negativity, with a message of peace and optimism."

- Jerry and the Resistance

Jerry and the Resistance

"You have to realize that being a deejay is a job."

- Jimmy Gassel

Jimmy Gassel

“Joker, c’est mo gang”

- Joker Kartel

Joker Kartel

“Nanier pas arrivé si lao la pas décidé” - Nothing happens unless the Most High has decreed it

- Jonas & The Roots Level Band

Jonas & The Roots Level Band

“My achievement is more a passion and satisfaction than anything…”

- JP Chronic

JP Chronic

"Music sets me free".

- Justice Lecoq

Justice Lecoq

"Let music flow in your heart and enrich your soul. Let the Music Speak!"

- Kavi Joganah

Kavi Joganah

“bef konn so devwar zom fer le kontrer” - “Animals know what to do but man does the contrary.”

- Kaya

Kaya

“Let us start this series of mayhem by introducing the finest beast on this island”

- Ken Zo, Fabrice David.

Ken Zo

When you play music you discover a part of yourself that you never knew existed.

- King

King

"Sega is my culture, my identity. Wherever I go, it remains fundamental for me."

- Laura Beg

Laura Beg

“Our richness is in our Creole culture and our native language. They're what set us free from limitations.”

- Linzy Bacbotte

Linzy Bacbotte

“Music is the soundtrack of your life.”

- Lion Vibe

Lion Vibe

"There exists no barrier between hip-hop and world music; music knows no bounds."

- Lionkklash

Lionkklash

“Immerse yourself straight into the diverse sounds of the archipelago and beyond.”

- LP

LP

"Singing, music, love and family... If I don't have those 4 precious things in my life, I just can't..."

- Ludmila

Ludmila

“Lyonsquad; we are one family, we stand in solidarity!’

- Lyonsquad

Lyonsquad

“Feel zafer la”

- Madii Madii

Madii Madii

“Our aim is to encourage people to think about the importance of life”

- Madii Madii & Jason Leboucher

Madii Madii & Jason Leboucher

"Pas blier ki to enn fam twena capacité pou faire seki bizin…"

- Maeva Martin

Maeva

"Music represents a comfort, a force beyond our understanding and also something that is present with us everywhere"

- Manu Desroches

Manu Desroches

"Never a failure, always a lesson!’

- Matias

Matias

"What I want is to make a trans-generational music, that is to say a combination of the sounds of the past and those of today"

- Melanie Peres & Paf'Me

Melanie Peres and Paf’Me

"In life, sometimes very little is enough to feel free, far from the stress of money, far from demagogy, from 'they say'."

- Menwar

Menwar

“There is a future in music”

- DJ Mii Guel

Mii Guel

“Laughter is a therapy that soothes the soul, the mind and the body.”

- Miselaine Duval

Miselaine Duval

“In life, one must think, decide and take action to be successful”

- MOMO

MOMO

- Moon Junior

Moon Junior

“My mum says that one day I will make it…”

- Mr Drespoir

Mr Drespoir

"Radio, like music, pushes me to go further. To surpass myself. It's always a challenge for me”

- Mr. Love

Mr Love (Ludovic Lamarque)

“Making music for a better world”

- Mystic Revolution

Mystic Revolution

“Let’s stay united and carry on the fight for seggae music”

- Natir Samarel

Natir Samarel

“You must believe in your skills and never stop striving”

- Natty Gong

Natty Gong

"My misery is my smile, my simplicity is my pride."

- Oeson

Oeson

“Nothing is impossible.”

- Olivier Brique

Olivier Brique

« Stay humble. »

- ONLYIM

ONLYIM

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Ophélie Sauteur

-

Otentik Groove

"We know that many people were influenced by our songs. We also know some that even changed."

- Otentik Street Brothers

Otentik Street Brothers (OSB)

Patyatann celebrates the Mauritian cultural diversity & promotes traditional instruments with inventive world-fusion music.

- Patyatann

Patyatann

-

Preet

-

Prince V

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rAin

Tombé lévé zamé mo pas pou kilé

- Ras Minik

Ras Minik

"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery."

- Ras Natty Baby

Ras Natty Baby

“Music is mystical, magical and universal”

- Ras Ninin

Ras Ninin

"My mission is to create music that unites colours, ethnicities and religions."

- Ribongia

Ribongia

“Making people dance to the sound of my voice is a real privilege for me.”

- Sandra Mayotte

Sandra Mayotte

Chance is the flower of reality.

- Sarah Honoré

Sarah Honoré

“Partaz sourir, ansam nou pou resi.” – Share a smile, together we'll succeed.

- Sayaa

Sayaa

-

Sebby

“Respect everyone, to be respected in return, because you reap what you sow.”

- Serge Lebrasse

Serge Lebrasse

“Above all, it is necessary to have fun and to make the public have fun.”

- Shehzad K

Shehzad K

Music heals. Play music. Listen to music.

- Shekina Mootanah

Shekina Mootanah

“Always remain mindful of your actions”

- Sky To Be

Sky To Be

“Soldier for Life”

- Solda Nast

Solda Nast

"Nothing in this world happens by chance..."

- Solena Jade

Solena Jade

“Any day we didn't give up put us one day closer to success.”

- Soul Faya

Soul Faya

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System R

« Always and forever a lyon »

- Tazou

Tazou

“It's important to be an artist who performs as well in the studio as he does during a show."

- Tey

Tey

‘Babani Soundsystem was created on the basis of the dream to reimagine the music of the Indian Ocean and to make something that speaks to us and that corresponds to our vision.’

- Babani Soundsystem

The Babani Crew

“Music brings people together and we are for it”.

- The Prophecy

The Prophecy

“In my head, I feel older than I really am…”

- Tii Alexandre

Tii Alexandre

“Let My Sphere Become Your World!“

- Tony Montanna

Tony Montanna

“Fer seki fer twa content.”

- TUKS

TUKS

"When it comes to techno, you can count on Vanessa"

- Vanessa Bancilhon

Vanessa Bancilhon

"It’s all about connecting with people"

- Vee Opiah

Vee Opiah

“Against the current.”

- Vincent Brasse

Vincent Brasse

« I envision a nation where humour transcends accents. »

- Vince Duvergé

Vincent Duvergé

"My mimicry talent was first revealed when I tried to imitate our very own Mamie Kloune. I was 12 at that time and since then, everyone at school became so fond of it that I was being asked to portray something almost every day to make them laugh”

- Visham Ramdoo

Visham Ramdoo

"To bring Mauritius to the top of the World» is the dream that I am working hard to achieve."

- Warren Permal

Warren Permal

“We aspire to touch people's hearts with our music.”

- Sega Nou Zanset

Yansley & Sega Nou Zanset

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Yashil Thacoor

“Listen and feel the music with your heart.”

- Yohan André

Yohan André

« You will not have my freedom of thought.»

- Yousoof Elahee

Yousoof Elahee

« In chasing technological evolution, we've overlooked our roots, culture, Island and the essence of the Ravane.»

- Zulu

Zulu