Renewing interest in Seychelles’ traditional drum is the aim of a holiday programme launched this week by the National Conservatoire of Performing Arts. Pierre Joseph, director of the Conservatoire, said that the workshops are necessary as there is little interest in the Moutya drum.
“We have decided to open these sessions for both adults and children so that they can learn about drumming in general but we are putting emphasis on the traditional tambour Moutya,” said Joseph.
Joseph said that such workshops are vital as drumming is the base for the island nation music and the Creole culture….
Source: Seychelles News Agency
