Lindigo, a band that started out as a love letter to the place they call home, has turned into a musical movement fronted by the charismatic Olivier Araste. In their 20 year career, Lindigo have shared the unique sound of Maloya, which originates from their hometown of Reunion Island, on stages across the world.
Traditionally sung in Réunion Creole, Maloya has roots in the music of African and Malagasy slaves, as well as Indian indentured workers on Reunion Island. It is music created to encompass strength, resilience, and triumph in the face of adversity. Lindigo honour their ancestors by taking this traditional music, making it their own, and sharing it with thousands around the globe. Today, Maloya’s irresistible harmonies and untamable energy exists to bring joy on the dancefloor.
Lindigo, a band that started out as a love letter to the place they call home, has turned into a musical movement fronted by the charismatic Olivier Araste. In their 20 year career, Lindigo have shared the unique sound of Maloya, which originates from their hometown of Reunion Island, on stages across the world.
Traditionally sung in Réunion Creole, Maloya has roots in the music of African and Malagasy slaves, as well as Indian indentured workers on Reunion Island. It is music created to encompass strength, resilience, and triumph in the face of adversity. Lindigo honour their ancestors by taking this traditional music, making it their own, and sharing it with thousands around the globe. Today, Maloya’s irresistible harmonies and untamable energy exists to bring joy on the dancefloor.