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Mon K​è​r

by Ribongia x Kaloune

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Couplet Kavaler kapare kap Mon ker ek kalou kozman Manter Ek kalou kozman ‘ Manter taler Dann siraj va kol mon ker Kavaler nena lo gou Pou fer si mon po karesse La mer Si mon po karesse La mer I pler 1 - lé la brise La brise mon ker 2 - Me mwin pa famm kavaler Refrain Mwa le rod a ou Papa premie cou Mwa pa trouv a ou Mwa la rod a ou Terla deziem cou Mo lagel lecou Mwa pa trouv a ou Mwa pa trouv a ou Mo lagel lecou Mo lagel lecou *Dann siraj va kol mon ker (x2)
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Babani Records presents "Mon Kèr”, an exhilarating collaboration between innovative Italian-Australian electronic producer, Ribongia and Réunion island vocalist Kaloune.

The song is a love lesson; unconditional love for ourselves but also for humanity. An empowering feeling that transcends boundaries.

Falling in love with the traditional music of the islands of the Indian Ocean, Ribongia went on a quest for new sounds, a tasty blend of his electronic music production and the region’s sounds. This began various collaborations with local artists starting with Reunion.

“I wanted to explore the music of the Indian Ocean but in doing so now my sound has been heavily influenced from this region, more than I expected”

“I created a sound that is both my own and the Indian Ocean. It makes both me and my collaborators proud”

With a voice that expresses her words as a cry in the dark, Kaloune’s emotional realization of the music comes from a history of using songs to communicate with ancestors and spirits of nature. Growing up on Reunion Island listening and playing Maloya, the Reunionese traditional music, Kaloune sees her voice as a way to liberate herself.

“Mon Kèr” is one of these encounters. Created in collaboration with modern griot Kaloune, it is a dark, Maloya infused vocal symphony.

“Mon Kèr” also unveils, La Reunion, the first from a series of EPs: Les Rencontres de L'Océan Indien (Indian Ocean Encounters). Each EP will feature collaborations with artists from the islands of this part of the world.

"Reunion Island is like the Lost World,” says Ribongia. “It’s a powerful volcanic island with this mystical atmosphere.”

Babani Records also requested JO BISSA for his interpretation of Mon Kèr hinting at his future collaborations with the label. The remix compliments this release while staying true to the colours of Reunion Island. JO BISSA brings the melodies to the forefront and amplifies them in a delicate, minimalist manner, echoing the essence of the original mix.

credits

released February 25, 2022

Production/Arrangement: Antonio Rosselli Del Turco
Vocals: Judith Profil
Guitar: Francesco Arbi
Double bass: Piero Spitilli
Violon: Francesco D’Elia
Percussions: Germain Lebot
Mixing: Richard Hein (Kapricorn Studios)
Mastered by: Darren Ziesing

Illustration: Haidee
Layout/Design: electrocaïne

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Ribongia

Ri·bon·gia
noun

(pronounced Ribonjia). Chaos; Pandemonium; Rowdiness; General Mischief:

"The revellers entered the state of ribongia, and immersed themselves in the chaos that ensued."

ORIGIN mid-17th cent.: Florence, Italy. Slang meaning disarray. **
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