LUC MOINDRANZÉ-KARIOUDJA / Maloya
“Mon Balo” is an album woven with memory, emotion, and heritage. Each track reflects a life moment, a way of thinking, an image, a memory, or a lived experience.
Luc Moindranzé Karioudja (An’pagay, Saroyé, Trad Mélanzé) explores powerful feelings—love, anger, sadness, joy, and celebration—to express the collective, vibrant, and profound essence of maloya. Through this music rooted in Réunion Island, the album evokes trance, intergenerational bonds, and togetherness.
It pays tribute to those who keep maloya alive in all its forms—both ancient and modern—with respect and commitment. “Mon Balo” also bears witness to a personal journey: moments shared with elders, family exchanges, and simple yet foundational realisations.
This record is nourished by experience, a love for maloya, and all those who have helped pass this music down. Dedicated to Ismael Moindranzé Karioudja, this album naturally finds its place in Luc’s life, inspired by these stories.
Discography
Playlist / Luc Moindranzé-Karioudja - "Mon Balo"
LUC MOINDRANZÉ-KARIOUDJA / Maloya
“Mon Balo” is an album woven with memory, emotion, and heritage. Each track reflects a life moment, a way of thinking, an image, a memory, or a lived experience.
Luc Moindranzé Karioudja (An’pagay, Saroyé, Trad Mélanzé) explores powerful feelings—love, anger, sadness, joy, and celebration—to express the collective, vibrant, and profound essence of maloya. Through this music rooted in Réunion Island, the album evokes trance, intergenerational bonds, and togetherness.
It pays tribute to those who keep maloya alive in all its forms—both ancient and modern—with respect and commitment. “Mon Balo” also bears witness to a personal journey: moments shared with elders, family exchanges, and simple yet foundational realisations.
This record is nourished by experience, a love for maloya, and all those who have helped pass this music down. Dedicated to Ismael Moindranzé Karioudja, this album naturally finds its place in Luc’s life, inspired by these stories.
Line Up
Luc Moindranzé Karioudja : roulèr, sati, congas, triangle, voice lead, compositions.
Mary Baré : kayamb, vocals.
Bino Waro : roulér, sati, pikér, congas, doum, vocals.
Théo Pages : roulér, sati, pikér, congas, doum, vocals.
Fabien Boquet : roulér, sati, pikér, congas, doum, n'goni, vocals.
