Origins is also the culmination of a collective effort, born of the commitment and passion of numerous artists, close friends and collaborators of Clive, who wanted to pay tribute to his talent and legacy. We would therefore like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us over the past year and contributed directly to the realisation and completion of this project.
The authors and composers Kervin Govinden, Lion Kklash, Davidsen Kamanah, Menwar and Michael Ramsamy, as well as Zanzak, author and composer of ‘Lafrik a lakart’.
Also, the many performers listed below
* Vocals: Clive, Lion Kklash, Zanzak, Woz Kaly, D. Kamanah
* Bass: Clive
* Drums: Christophe Bertin, Jalil Auckbaraullee, Josaphat Hounnou, Jon Grandcamp
* Percussion: C. Bertin, Jalil Auckbaraullee, Rhani Krejha, Momo Manancourt, Menwar (ravanne), Manish Sacrapanee and Neriyen Veerlapin (tablas)
* Guitars: Clive, Joel Rabesolo, Manu Desroches, Neshen Teeroovengadum, Patrick Desvaux and Jim Grandcamp
* Keyboards: Clive, Jerry Léonide, Cédric Ducheman, Elvin Galand and Romain Garcera (vibraphone)
* Strings: Yannick Jacquet (cello), Alexandre Cavaliere and Johan Renard (violin), Guimba Kouyaté (n'goni)
* Trumpet: Philippe Thomas
* Saxophone: Stahn Latcheemoonah, Jazzy Christophe and Axel Hon Fat
* Flute: Amélie Payen and Ludivine Issambourg
* Backing vocals: Sruti and Anjalee Paratian, Ludmila Achee, Eza & D. Kamanah, Maïdo and Lennon Petretti, Jazz and Janita Govinden
The album was recorded at Studio Scorpio in Mauritius (sound recording: Jalil Auckbaraullee, Nilay Jodhun and mixing: Shy Lutchmunsing) and at Studio Pyramide in Brussels (Belgium). ‘Origins’ was mastered by Peter Soldan at Studio Dada in Brussels (Belgium).
The cover was designed by Josephine Aujean, with support from Yanik Durhone and Jon Grandcamp.
Mixing of the interview ‘Nou lar nou lamizik’ by Sébastien Petretti.
Thanks to lexpress.mu for providing the interview ‘Nou lar nou lamizik’.
Copyright and advice were provided by Geneviève Bruyndonckx (Contre-Jour) and Helen Smith.
Attentive listening and valuable advice: Yannick Werther, Jon Grandcamp and Benjamin Dandoy.
- Released : 07/09/2025
