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Sega dancing Sega music and dancing, Mauritius Sega is a type of music that is well-known in the Indian Ocean. Each island has its own distinctive style. The outfits worn for dancing are also emblematic of Mauritian culture. © Bamba Sourang / OT Ile Maurice

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Sega is the traditional music and dance of the island. During festivals, it is a custom for Mauritians to dance on the beaches, to the rhythm of various instruments. The segas of the singer Ti Frere are very popular. Hence, hotel managers have Sega groups perform on their beaches for tourists to learn a little bit about Mauritian culture - a must-try! 'Seggae' is a pop version of segga music which blends the rhythms of African dances, Jamaican reggae and Creole traditions. The singer Kaya popularised the style and made many songs in favour of the legalisation of certain drugs; he died in 1999, following his arrest by the police.

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