CABRA: VOTIA

CABRA Folklore Culture presents: VOTIA – Maloya from Réunion Friday, June 26, 2026 | Gannet , Holzpark Klybeck, Uferstrasse

CABRA is setting sail again. After Ireland and Scotland, this time Réunion is on the horizon—an island located somewhere between Africa, Madagascar, and India.

CABRA invites you to a special evening filled with maloya, food, fire, and fellowship.

VOTIA, led by the powerful voice of Marie-Claude Philéas Lambert—daughter of Maloya legend Gramoun Lélé—brings music to Basel that is deeply rooted in the history of resistance while exuding pure joie de vivre. Polyphony, trance, percussion. An entire family on stage. An evening that gets your feet moving and gets under your skin.

Program:

6:00 PM – CULTURE: Tea & Food at Mohramar (behind the Gannet). The evening begins in a relaxed, warm, and welcoming atmosphere. You can look forward to an authentic menu from Réunion—also available in a vegan option. A chance to settle in, chat, and get in the mood. Open to everyone, even without a ticket.

8:00 p.m. – CONCERT: VOTIA live at Gannet

Afterward – JAM SESSION around the campfire: Bring your own instruments!

Tickets & Prices:
Advance sales: CHF 30.–
Box office: CHF 35.–
Reduced rate (AHV/IV/student/Culturekarte/Colorkey): CHF 15.–
Solidarity price: Support culture for all!

By paying the solidarity price, you’re helping ensure that even those who can’t afford the regular admission fee can attend. You’re supporting fair compensation for performers, venue costs, and everything else needed to make the event a success—and helping us continue to put on great evenings in the future. Every dollar counts. Thank you so much!

Tip: The night before, Thu , June Thu , VOTIA is hosting an exclusive Maloya workshop—talk, dance, sing, and cabaret. Limited spots available! 👉 Click here for the workshop: https://eventfrog.ch/votia-maloya-workshop-basel – and take advantage of the combo ticket (workshop + concert)!

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