Description
Hoogo is a kaneka and reggae group from the Wérap tribe in Hienghène, in the north of New Caledonia. Formed in the 2000s, the group develops a music blending the two styles particularly present in the music scene of the north of the country.
Through their songs, Hoogo speaks particularly to younger generations. The presentation published by Mangrove Productions indicates that the group seeks to encourage young people to play music, to discover what exists outside their tribe, and to participate in building a shared future among the different communities of New Caledonia.
In 2015, Hoogo released Terre nature on Mangrove Productions. The album was recorded by Sacha Terrat and Momo Padane at Mangrove studio in Nouméa, then mixed and mastered by Derek Metivier at Mixtup studio in Auckland, New Zealand.
The album credits list Yvan, Alek, Amo, and Momo on vocals. Alek, Keith, Jema, Momo, and Toll also provide backing vocals. Kowy and Pontch are credited on drums, Toll on bass, Jema on keyboards, Amo on rhythm guitar, Momo on lead guitar, Loïc on ukulele, while Lalo, Toll, and Jema contribute percussion. Available sources do not provide the full names of all these musicians; therefore, it is best to use the names as they appear in the label credits.
Alexandre Bamy wrote or co-wrote a large part of the Terre Nature repertoire. The other authors or composers specifically credited by Mangrove are Lazare Goni, Keith Mayat, André Moindo, and Jemayel Houala.
Among the listed titles are Terre nature, Bwan Jep, Militant, Terre sauvage, Jeunesse, Poxa, Kapala, Doo Kahok, Hommage, and Bastion. Mangrove also mentions Graine de diversité, which is not currently available on the major digital platforms consulted.
The track Kapala is credited to Alexandre Bamy and Jemayel Houala. Apple Music also confirms Hoogo as the performer of the song.
With Terre Nature, Hoogo has developed a repertoire in which kaneka and reggae serve as a vehicle for themes related to youth, territory, diversity, and community life. This orientation is directly expressed in the group's presentation published by its label.






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