Stéphane Hoareau - Ritual Riots (2026) [Hi-Res]

Stéphane Hoareau's album "Ritual Riots" offers a contemporary interpretation of Réunionese Maloya, built upon concepts of unity and cultural resistance. The artist moves away from strict musical hierarchy in favor of collective ritual and trance energy, blending jazz improvisation with organic Creole traditions. A pivotal element of the work is the spiritual connection between Réunionese rites and Haitian Voodoo. The music serves as a vehicle for preserving historical memory and identity, evolving into a form of "cultural riot" that ensures the survival of Creole heritage in the modern world.

Tracklist:
1-1 Stéphane Hoareau;Stéphane Hoareau;Ritual Riots;David Doris;Claude Saturne;Theo Girard;David Aknin - Balé (feat. David Doris & Claude Saturne, Théo Girard, David Aknin) [4:32]
1-2 Stéphane Hoareau;Stéphane Hoareau;Ritual Riots;Theo Girard;David Aknin;David Doris;Claude Saturne - An Yé Wo (feat. Théo Girard & David Aknin, David Doris, Claude Saturne) [4:13]
1-3 Stéphane Hoareau;Stéphane Hoareau;Ritual Riots;David Doris;Claude Saturne;Theo Girard;David Aknin - Pépé Simka (feat. David Doris & Claude Saturne, Théo Girard, David Aknin) [4:40]
1-4 Stéphane Hoareau;Stéphane Hoareau;Ritual Riots;David Doris;Claude Saturne;Theo Girard;David Aknin - Elouwa (feat. David Doris & Claude Saturne, Théo Girard, David Aknin) [4:41]
1-5 Stéphane Hoareau;Stéphane Hoareau;Ritual Riots;David Doris;Claude Saturne;Theo Girard;David Aknin - Dombala Wedo (feat. David Doris & Claude Saturne, Théo Girard, David Aknin) [4:20]
1-6 Stéphane Hoareau;Stéphane Hoareau;Ritual Riots;David Doris;Claude Saturne;Theo Girard;David Aknin - Sokouyé (feat. David Doris & Claude Saturne, Théo Girard, David Aknin) [5:32]
1-7 Stéphane Hoareau;Stéphane Hoareau;Ritual Riots;David Doris;Claude Saturne;Theo Girard;David Aknin - Jing (feat. David Doris & Claude Saturne, Théo Girard, David Aknin) [3:18]
1-8 Stéphane Hoareau;Stéphane Hoareau;Ritual Riots;David Doris;Claude Saturne;David Aknin;Theo Girard - Zinay Alouwé (feat. David Doris & Claude Saturne, David Aknin, Théo Girard) [4:24]
1-9 Stéphane Hoareau;Stéphane Hoareau;Ritual Riots;David Doris;Theo Girard;Claude Saturne;David Aknin - Dada (feat. David Doris & Théo Girard, Claude Saturne, David Aknin) [3:35]