We didn’t see them in action here, during the festive season, and neither did they usher in the New Year, in our part of the world. And, since they were missing in action, music lovers were wondering ...

Credit: George Camille Like the food, the music of the Seychelles reflects the nation’s history. Sega music is traditionally performed with simple instruments like rattles and hand drums.

Other popular genres of music in the Seychelles include reggae, zouk, and moutya, which are all influenced also by African and even Caribbean music. The sensuous moutya dance, listed as a UNESCO ...