LiNDiGo
 

For twenty years, LiNDiGo, led by Olivier Araste, has reigned as the most popular Maloya group in La Réunion. With over 1,500 concerts and eight albums under their belt, they have produced numerous hits that resonate both locally and internationally.
 

If Lindigo’s journey were a single song, it would be driven by a chorus infused with love and freedom a journey of a thousand thrills where the voice summons the spirit and every note wraps deliciously around the soul. Oyé Maloya!
 

They come to present a new stage creation, a true ode to life "made as a family." More than just a band, Lindigo embodies a way of seeing the world outside of individualistic norms prioritizing the collective, standing shoulder to shoulder to move forward, and remaining faithful to the love, strength, and courage of their ancestors.
 

Their approach is never trapped in nostalgia or the shackles of a sterile memory. Instead, their foundations serve as a springboard, and their roots build the future; this is what Olivier calls "Maloya Power." On stage, the Lindigo magic takes hold as the music breaks through the boundaries of the imagination. The group cultivates simplicity, with spellbinding lyrics that build until the energy erupts into pure enchantment the kind that bridges heaven and earth. Their jubilant trance, as rooted in identity as it is open to new horizons, promises to sweep every audience away. Their concerts are set to be poignant, gripping, and vibrant!

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LiNDiGo celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2019. To mark the occasion, Hélico produced the mini-documentary series Les Routes de Lindigo for Canal+. This followed the film Ahinama, which retraced the band's journey to Cuba. These various films document their travels and encounters in Brazil, Cuba, Japan, South Africa, Mozambique, and England. The group's leader, "Olivyé," is also a frequent collaborator with artists such as Fixi, Yarol Poupaud, Pongo, Jori and Gino from Skip&Die, René Lacaille, and Cyril Atef.
 

In concert, the eight band members blend a traditional acoustic Maloya repertoire with tracks infused with Afrobeat, Mandinka rhythms, and Afro-Cuban influences.