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ABOUT US

OUR STORY

From the mountains of Chamarel to the hearts of Mauritius

Roots in Resistance

Marroon Brothers was born from a deep love for reggae and seggae music, and an even deeper commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of Mauritius.

Named after the historic Marroons — escaped slaves who formed free communities and resisted oppression — we carry forward the spirit of freedom, resistance, and unity through our music.

Our journey began in the hills of Chamarel, where the echoes of Kaya and the pioneers of Mauritian seggae still resonate. We picked up their instruments, learned their songs, and made a promise: to never let this music die.

“Mo lamizik pa zis pou dansé. Li pou fer ou pansé.”
— Kaya, Father of Seggae

More Than Music

For us, reggae and seggae are not just genres — they are tools for education, liberation, and community building. Every performance is an opportunity to share stories, honor our ancestors, and inspire the next generation.

Through events like Chamarel Roots Live Session, we create spaces where culture thrives, where young people can learn about their heritage, and where the community comes together in celebration and solidarity.

We believe in the power of music to heal, to unite, and to transform. And we’re committed to using our platform to build something lasting.

Our Mission

To preserve and celebrate the reggae and seggae heritage of Mauritius, to empower youth through music and culture, and to build the Chamarel School of Music — a place where the next generation can learn, create, and carry the torch forward.

“Si ou pa kone kot ou sorti, ou pa pou kone kot ou pe alé.”

OUR VALUES

What drives us, what guides us, what we stand for
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Authenticity

We play real reggae and seggae — no compromises, no shortcuts. Our music comes from the roots.

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Resistance

Like the Maroons before us, we resist cultural erasure and fight to keep our heritage alive.

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Unity

Music is the bridge that connects us all. We create spaces where everyone is welcome.

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Transmission

We don’t just perform — we teach, mentor, and pass the knowledge to the next generation.

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Community

Everything we do is for and with our community. We rise together.

Freedom

Our music celebrates freedom in all its forms — personal, cultural, and spiritual.

✨ Honoring the Legacy ✨

We stand on the shoulders of giants. Every note we play is a tribute to those who paved the way.

Kaya

The father of seggae. His voice still echoes in the mountains of Chamarel, reminding us that music is resistance, music is freedom.

“Touletan nou zistwar révolté kont nou dan tou dimension”

Georges Corette

Cultural militant and stage builder. He taught us that everyone should know something about the world.

“Everyone should know something about the world”

Neville, Lom Dick & Others

The carriers of fire, words, and rhythms. Artists who sang of freedom, suffering, and hope.

“Zot zistwar zamé blier, zot memwar fini gravé, Dan nou léker”

“An memwar nou bann ansien pou lavenir nou bann zanfan”

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