In the media: Muriel, Maloya & Salama
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ABC Perth + ABC Australia
It was the dance once deemed that “of the devil” by French authorities who banned it until 1981. But renewed interest in ‘maloya’ is gathering momentum with practitioners bringing the dance to Australia.
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ABC News
Réunionese dancer brings 'music of freedom and rebellion' maloya to WA stages.
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National Choreographic Centre of WA
Muriel was born in Réunion island where she has embodied different rhythms and dance styles from a very young age, and has developed into a natural dancer, specialised in improvisation.
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Destination Perth + Réunionnais du Monde
French language interview.
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Réunionnais du Monde
Maloya show wins award in Australia (French language article).
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SBS Radio
French language interview on SBS Radio.
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The Conversation
‘Theatre of the real’: how artists at Perth Fringe World are stripping down to reveal their vulnerabilities.
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Asian Women, Identity and Migration: Experiences of Transnational Women of Indian Origin/Heritage
This book explores the influence which education and migration experiences have on women of Indian origin in Australia and the United Kingdom when (re)negotiating their identities.
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Dr Muriel Hillion-Toulcanon - Maloya Music and Dance Expert
Festival of Voices 2025 artist bio.
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Salama: Island Rhapsodies
Festival of Voice 2025 Island Rhapsodies event detail.
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Maloya Moshpit
MALOYA MOSHPIT collides an ancient Creole performance form of cultural resistance and social resilience with contemporary subcultures of resistance and street celebration to explore how we can delight in difference and live in common.