A calm and pleasant French musical eve was witnessed by the Bhopalites here on Tuesday at Minto Hall. The artists from Reunion Island, France ‘Grén Sémé and singer Christian Salem’ were in the city of lakes to give a splendid performance which was much enjoyed by the audience.
As the artists began performing, the audience filled the auditorium with their thunderous applauses. Set at the rustic backdrop of Minto Hall that was established in year 1909, the musical performance seemed to be the most delightful experience for the Bhopalites.
After the renovation of this historical building into an International Convention Centre, the performance by Grén Sémé and Christian Salem was the first ever international concert held at Minto Hall. It is to be noted that Alliance française de Bhopal, the Indo-French language and cultural center in collaboration with the Department of Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh organised this music concert.
This concert is part of the musical tour organised by the Pôle Regional des Musiques Actuelles de la Réunion (PRMA), Institut Français India and Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture among Youth (SPIC MACAY) under which the said artists will be performing in Bhopal. The troupe is performing from Pondicherry to Bangalore and now will perform in Mumbai.
Christine Salem is one of the emblematic figures of the Maloya. She is also one of the most intense performers. Christine Salem performed in Creole, Malagasy, Comorian and Swahili. She was accompanied by Kayanm. Her unique style and incredible energy on stage won hearts of Bhopalites.
It was followed with the performance of musical troupe Grén Sémé. They performed traditional music of Maloya, which originates from Reunion Island as well as exploring new horizons and new sounds. The troupe has a mix of singing and experimentation, between blues and joy, rebellion and tenderness.
At the concert they created a sharp and colourful atmosphere. They generated with new pieces of live energy as they played musical sessions, at Minto hall. The urban sound of their music provided the melting pot astonishing fun to the audiences at the concert. The audiences were spell bounded towards the music they played on the stage.