Sandra Esparon
Sandra Esparon | |
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 Sandra Esparon performing at the Cable Tunes Music Awards 2014 ceremony. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sandra Esparon |
| Born | May 15, 1989 Takamaka, Mahé, Seychelles |
| Genres | Creole, Zouk, ragga |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, vocalist |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Sandra Esparon (born May 15, 1989) is a Seychellois singer and music performer. She voiced vocals in the 2005 hit single "San ou (La Rivière)" as a member of Seychellois music band Dezil'. Her career has seen her release three studio albums and receive multiple awards both locally and internationally.[1]
Life and career
Esparon was born on May 15, 1989, in Takamaka district of Mahé, Seychelles. She began her professional music career as a member of Dezil'.[2] In 2012, she released her second album titled Sandra Fanm Inik which won her Best Female Artist of the Year at the 2012 Seychelles Airtel Music Awards and in 2014,[3] she released Mon Santiman.[4][5] In 2014, she won Best Female Artist at the 2014 Seychelles Airtel Music Award and 5th Cable Tunes Awards respectively.[6]
Awards and recognitions
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012 Airtel Music Awards | Best Female Artist | Won | |
| 2014 | 5th Cable Tunes Award | Won | ||
| 2014 Airtel Music Awards | Won | [7] | ||
| Best Duet | Won | |||
| Best Traditional Song | Won | |||
| 5th Les Voix de l'Océan Indien | Seychelles Best Artist | Won | [8] | |
| 2015 | 6th Les Voix de l'Océan Indien | Best Artist of the Indian Ocean | Won | [9] |
References
- ^ Sharon Uranie; Séverine Martin (April 21, 2015). "Des sonorités créoles des Seychelles en France – Sandra Esparon partage la scène du " Casino de Paris " avec d'autres divas de l'océan Indien" (in French). Victoria, Seychelles. Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ Sharon Uranie (April 12, 2015). "The Creole vibes in France – Seychelles Sandra Esparon shares the stage with other Indian Ocean divas at 'Casino de Paris'". Victoria, Seychelles. Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ "Sandra and Ion Kid to showcase success in musical show". Seychelles Nation. May 9, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ "News des Seychelles : le 3e album de Sandra "Mon santiman"". clicanoo.re. June 15, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ "Sandra and friends take ICCS by storm". Seychelles Nation. November 2, 2012. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ Sharon Meriton-Jean (November 30, 2014). "The best music videos, artists and singles of 2014-Seychelles votes for 'Cable Tunes' music awards". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ John Lablache; Sharon Meriton-Jean (March 29, 2015). "Jean-Marc and Sandra clinch top Airtel Music Awards – Mampi brings the 'wow' effect to Seychelles". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ Betymie Bonnelame; Sharon Uranie (October 25, 2015). "Seychellois singer with a passion for Creole music Jean Marc Volcy, clinches regional award, voted 'Seychelles best artist' by Reunion's 'Les Voix de l'Ocean Indien'". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ "Sandra Esparon primée aux Voix de l'Océan Indien". Seychelles Nation (in French). November 21, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2016.