Ras Ti-lang (small tongue) was the natural successor of seggae after the death of Kaya (king of seggae). His popularity was based on the fact that his music was about the Mauritian people every day struggle.
The singer was victim of a car accident where he had his tongue cut. Everyone around him thought that his career as a singer was over as he couldn’t speak for several days. However driven by his passion and determination for music everyday he would play his djembé (African drum) by the river while practicing his vocals which he would regain successfully. Ti Lang used of music was the only way he could express his emotions as he couldn’t read or write. His music was loved by all communities however he speaks to the Creoles about the value of education, friendship, injustice and the poverty faced by many.
In June 2004 he was arrested and jailed on allegation of theft. In July he was transported to hospital after complaining of chess pain in prison, he died in hospital and the coroner confirmed that he died of natural causes. His two albums Evolusion and L’édikasyon remain seggae classics.
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