Komor

Komor is a project blending traditionnal’s music from Comoros and electronic music.

The Comoros, initially populated by Swahili peoples of Bantu culture, are closely linked to Madagascar. Traditional music finds its roots in these cultures, but also in the Muslim religion, which is the majority in this archipelago. Loya studied different musical practices through various encounters and was inspired by them to compose the music for the creation, using electronic musical instruments. M’Madi Mwegne wrote texts inspired by Loya’s compositions and incorporated his instruments to bring an acoustic sound.

The performance is a blend of singing, poetry, and traditional music, accompanied by Loya on electronic machines.

Biography
M’Madi Mwégné, like Loya, was born in the Indian Ocean. Both grew up attending temples, which introduced them to their culture. The sounds, smells, and intense colors of the ceremonies deeply impacted all their senses. Both began learning the instruments they would later master.
M’Madi started his training in Comorian music under the enlightened guidance of Soubi, a ndzenzé player. His artistic journey progressed alongside Elisouma, working with Comorian musicians Athoumane Soubira, known as Soubi, and Eliasse Ben Joma. A traveling musician, he collaborated in different musical styles and played with artists from the Indian Ocean, such as Christine Salem and Danyel Waro.
Loya, for his part, began his journey by becoming a computer engineer, learning to master electronic machines while also pursuing studies in classical music and jazz. Self-taught in electronic music, he developed his own process for transcribing traditional music from the Indian Ocean onto his machines. The two musicians met in Mayotte in 2022. In 2023, they decided to collaborate on the Komor project, where they could combine their experiences and invent a new musical form that blends Comorian traditional music with electronic music. After several research residencies, they developed a concept, which they presented through their first concerts, offering a constant dialogue between the two musicians.