Chico & The Gypsies: A captivating gypsy night at the Trianon Convention Center

The concert by the emblematic group Chico & The Gypsies last Saturday at the Trianon Convention Center, under the sign of sharing, friendship and fraternity, was a great moment of communion, in an atmosphere that was both electric and warm.

This show highlighted the richness and intensity of gypsy culture through rhythmic performances and catchy melodies, carried by musicians who gave their all, particularly during a breathtaking orchestral performance.

The opening act was provided by Mauritian musician Éric Triton, accompanied by his group Cool United People. He revisited his successes, mixing blues and jazz, notably Unity and African Blues. The singer-songwriter, arranger and trumpeter Philippe Thomas, with whom Éric Triton often shared the stage, also left his mark on this first part. The Mauritians Emma Constance and Raïssa Anseline then gave the response to Chico and her group.

After this appetizer, Chico Bouchikhi, leader of the group, launched a show under the sign of friendship and brotherhood. With their boundless energy, the artists thrilled the audience from start to finish, in a resolutely festive atmosphere.

The concert kept all its promises with the cover of timeless titles such as Bamboleo, Volare and Djobi Djoba, in a mixture of Catalan rumba, flamenco and gypsy songs, offering an intense and immersive show. The public, who came in large numbers, continued to sing along to the essential hits, notably Baila Me, the first song of the evening, but also other hits like Khaled's Acha, Bella Ciao and Despacito.

Bella Ciao was played by Mario, Chico's son, in a duet with Emma Constance, while Raïssa Anseline also performed in several duets. Recognized for its dexterity on the guitar, the group has multiplied styles, enriching its improvisations and arrangements with a unique signature. The guitars, with sounds inspired by Catalan rumba and flamenco, particularly appealed to the audience.

Chico thus took his fans away in a wave of emotions and nostalgia. From the first notes, a real moment of sharing took place with an audience gathered in front of the stage and totally won over.

At the end of the concert, little Diana gave Chico a painting representing a boat and a dodo, with the aim of promoting the work of local visual artists and allowing the artists to leave with a souvenir of Maurice.

In addition to the dancers from the Krumania Dance Group, who enlivened the halls of the room at the end of the evening, Romain from the Club Med also won over the audience with his hosting skills. Note that spectators were also treated to a jazz recital outside the hall.