PATYATANN

Patyatann, meaning ‘didn’t expect that’, is a four-piece acoustic group hailing from Mauritius. They dubbed their band with that expression based on the fated origins of their meeting at a party where all members were jamming together for the first time, discovering a kindred spirit that has bound them on a musical journey ever since. Putting on hold other projects, group and solo, they anchored their connection through a shared love of intercultural music; taking inspiration from their combined African, French and Asian roots to pursue union through diversity.

Their work ‘Lor Santie Souvenir’, (originally a poem written by their favourite Mauritian Poet, Daniella Bastien) will be a performance of songs about slavery, using indigenous Mauritian instruments. History and folklore blend harmoniously with a modern vision for pan-continental musicianship, creating a hybrid genre in its wake. With a cross section of influences, they are able to innovate artistically whilst paying homage to their heritage in using traditional instruments. The Ravanne, a Mauritian drum made with goats skin, adds an ethnic timbre recognisable to our ears, yet unique to its African origin.

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Patyatann
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Patyatann is a 4 piece band from Mauritius composed by Anoushka Massoudy, Sarasvati Mallac, Jason Norbet Lilyand Anthony Bouic. All 4 made a name while playing with other bands or had their own solo career. Coming from different cultures and musical background, they met at a jam party in 2011 and realized that they were sharing the same inter cultural vision. The unexpected aspect of their encounter and convergence brings the members to call themselves “Patyatann” which literally means in Mauritian creole “ didn't expect that ”. Their goal is to be inspired by their different origins ( African, French & Asian ) and create their own unique blend of music. They would like to reflect their country's amazing cultural diversity. The use of the Mauritian traditional drum, the ravann, symbolises represents the Mauritian culture and its roots, their originality is brought forward by having 2 women playing the ravann, as this percussion instrument is mostly played by men.
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