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James de Montille interviewed the late lamented Fernand Mandarin on behalf of the authors of the recently published book, Chagos A History.

Posted on March 10, 2016 by admin

James de Montille interviewed the late lamented Fernand Mandarin on behalf of the authors of the recently published book, Chagos A History.   Watching the video, we are made very aware of all the cultural and social history that has … Continue reading →

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The 1969 Recordings

Posted on June 4, 2011 by admin

THE 1969 RECORDINGS In March 1969, Kirby Crawford, a geodetic surveyor working on Diego Garcia, taped a convivial evening he and a few fellow Americans shared with a group of Chagos islanders. The equipment he used was an Akai tape … Continue reading →

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The Art of Chagos – Paintings of Clement Siatous

Posted on May 6, 2011 by admin

Born in 1947 to parents working at Peros Banhos, Clément spent most of his childhood on Diego Garcia.  After the establishment of BIOT led to the family’s displacement and resettlement on Mauritius, Clément began to use his artistic talents to … Continue reading →

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The Song “Diego” by the group Cassiya

Posted on May 6, 2011 by admin

Mo bien sagrin nou fine perdi éne zoli ti zil (Diego Diego) Lwen la bas kot larzen pa ti trop nécessaire zot lasanté ti protézé fruit des mers tia la traine coco rafresi ti éne zoli la vie natirel zot … Continue reading →

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The ‘Sir Jules’ and a Sega Song

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

The Sir Jules was a 711 ton ship employed mainly in the transportation of copra from Chagos and Agalega to Mauritius. A sketch of it is reproduced below: Sir Jules A “popular Creole folk song” or sega about the ‘Sir Jules’, … Continue reading →

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CHAGOS AND THE CHANSON ENGAGÉ

Posted on March 5, 2011 by admin

In recent years, a number of songs with political overtones, known as ‘chansons engagés’ have been written and performed by Mauritian and Chagossian musicians. A selection is provided below. Rane Nu Later, Rane Nu Lamer  – Grup Latanier Rane nu … Continue reading →

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