Fresh Released – Babani Soundsystem – Zistwar Fer Per (Including Remixes)


Babani Soundsystem is a Mauritius-based band that blends the traditional Indian Ocean rhythms and new electronic influences. On stage, this collective of DJs, musicians and producers performs an audio-visual ceremony, delivering a unique rendition of its island’s groove. Following the release of its hauntingly meditative debut single Zistwar fer per (2019), Babani Soundsystem is back with a remix EP with reworks by Alma Negra feat. Celine Hubert, KR∆UT, and Sunken Cages. Check the Lyrics, fittin perfect into our time…

Stories, rituals and incantation, Babani inspires local and regional artists to give life to each release. Initially conceptualised by Mauritian illustrator, Guimero, the artwork revives the boogieman and is reinterpreted by Reunion Island’s artists duo, Kid Kréol and Boogie for this remix pack.

The track title translated from Mauritian Creole, “Spooky stories.”, evokes the island’s urban legends about night creatures in children tales. It also metaphorically describes night gatherings where spirits are awoken by the sound of traditional percussions. The latter are omnipresent, driven by a bewitching bassline and complemented by obscure synths.