Desiré François & Cassiya

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Desiré François & Cassiya Biography

Désiré François is his real name. He was born on the 24th of October 1963. He comes from a village in the capital, Cassis. He wanted to become a football player but then he was introduced to music. Music changed his life and his career in the music industry at the age of 16. He touched his first instrument at that age and developed the love for music from there.

The teen who started his career at the age of 16 is today celebrating his 30 years in the Music industry. During the 80’s, he started composing songs based on what was going around the island and what he saw in his vicinity. He joined the band Cassiya where he was the main lead singer.

In 1992, he made his entry on a TV Show named, Star Show, where he made his first public appearance and people loved his performance. He even composed the song “Séparation” which he sang accompanied by Gérard Louis, and Alain Ramanisum. With time, the group started to become one of the best bands in Mauritius and they started performing for events.

In 1993, for the first time, they performed outside Mauritius, in Rodrigues. In 1994, they performed in Reunion Island, thus they had the opportunity to perform for both African and French audiences. During his professional getaway, he met his soulmate, Evelyn. They were not yet married until 2009, Désiré was a free man again and proposed to Evelyne, who was still in love with him.

She moved to Mauritius and started to work with Désiré as dancer and composer for Désiré. They had their first kid the day the song “Di pain griyé” was becoming a success.

Desiré François & Cassiya Biography

Désiré François is his real name. He was born on the 24th of October 1963. He comes from a village in the capital, Cassis. He wanted to become a football player but then he was introduced to music. Music changed his life and his career in the music industry at the age of 16. He touched his first instrument at that age and developed the love for music from there.

The teen who started his career at the age of 16 is today celebrating his 30 years in the Music industry. During the 80’s, he started composing songs based on what was going around the island and what he saw in his vicinity. He joined the band Cassiya where he was the main lead singer.

In 1992, he made his entry on a TV Show named, Star Show, where he made his first public appearance and people loved his performance. He even composed the song “Séparation” which he sang accompanied by Gérard Louis, and Alain Ramanisum. With time, the group started to become one of the best bands in Mauritius and they started performing for events.

In 1993, for the first time, they performed outside Mauritius, in Rodrigues. In 1994, they performed in Reunion Island, thus they had the opportunity to perform for both African and French audiences. During his professional getaway, he met his soulmate, Evelyn. They were not yet married until 2009, Désiré was a free man again and proposed to Evelyne, who was still in love with him.

She moved to Mauritius and started to work with Désiré as dancer and composer for Désiré. They had their first kid the day the song “Di pain griyé” was becoming a success.

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

Desire Francois et Cassiya – Zanfan L’océan

With the release of his new album entitled ''Zanfan L'Océan'', the emblematic Désiré François is organising a mega live concert, accompanied by his group Cassiya. This living legend of the local scene gives you a musical rendez-vous in style on Saturday 15 April 202...

Saturday 15 April 2023
20h00
J&J Auditorium, Phoenix
Date:
15 April 2023 (Saturday)
Time:
20h00
Location:
J&J Auditorium, Phoenix
As from
Rs 600
Event type
Concerts
Top Tracks
Di pain griyé
Di pain griyé
4:03
ansanm ar moi
5:07
MO GRAND PERE
3:19
"Matante"
4:56
"to prezans "
4:43
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More About Desiré François & Cassiya

Désiré François, also part of the Cassiya band, is renowned for his music and lyrics. He started his path in the music industry at the age of 16. His first performance on stage was for a TV show, Star Show in 1992 and then, he started live performances on real stage with real public. In 1993, he performed outside Mauritius, in Rodrigues then in 1994 he performed in Reunion island.