Christine Salem

Christine Salem is a magnetic singer and cultural ambassador from Réunion Island who keeps the island's Maloya tradition pulsing through modern soundscapes. This French Indian Ocean artist grew up immersed in the hypnotic rhythms and call-and-response vocals of Maloya – a UNESCO-recognized musical practice rooted in the island's history of slavery and resistance. Salem's powerful, earthy voice breathes new life into these ancestral chants while collaborating with electronic producers and world music innovators, as heard in tracks like "Malouwé (Urban Mix)" that bridge tradition and contemporary beats.

Performing barefoot with a stage presence that radiates raw spiritual energy, she's become a festival favorite across Europe and beyond. Salem's releases like "Kadjembawe" and "Salem Tradition" showcase her commitment to preserving Réunion's Creole language and cultural memory through music, while fresh collaborations prove she's not afraid to let Maloya evolve. Whether backed by traditional kayamb percussion or experimental soundscapes, her voice remains an unstoppable force of nature.