Sandra Esparon Explained

Sandra Esparon
Birth Name:Sandra Esparon
Birth Date:15 May 1989
Birth Place:Takamaka, Mahé, Seychelles
Genre:Creole, Zouk, ragga
Occupation: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

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef.
20122012 Airtel Music AwardsBest Female Artist
20145th Cable Tunes Award
2014 Airtel Music Awards[7]
Best Duet
Best Traditional Song
5th Les Voix de l'Océan IndienSeychelles Best Artist[8]
20156th Les Voix de l'Océan IndienBest Artist of the Indian Ocean[9]

Notes and References

  1. News: Des sonorités créoles des Seychelles en France – Sandra Esparon partage la scène du " Casino de Paris " avec d'autres divas de l'océan Indien. Seychelles News Agency. French. Victoria, Seychelles. Sharon Uranie. Séverine Martin. April 21, 2015. August 20, 2016.
  2. News: The Creole vibes in France – Seychelles Sandra Esparon shares the stage with other Indian Ocean divas at 'Casino de Paris'. Seychelles News Agency. Victoria, Seychelles. Sharon Uranie. April 12, 2015. August 20, 2016.
  3. News: Sandra and Ion Kid to showcase success in musical show. Seychelles Nation. May 9, 2013. August 20, 2016.
  4. News: News des Seychelles : le 3e album de Sandra "Mon santiman". clicanoo.re. June 15, 2014. August 20, 2016.
  5. News: Sandra and friends take ICCS by storm. Seychelles Nation. November 2, 2012. August 20, 2016.
  6. News: The best music videos, artists and singles of 2014-Seychelles votes for ‘Cable Tunes’ music awards. Seychelles News Agency. Sharon Meriton-Jean. November 30, 2014. August 20, 2016.
  7. News: Jean-Marc and Sandra clinch top Airtel Music Awards – Mampi brings the ‘wow‘ effect to Seychelles. Seychelles News Agency. John Lablache. Sharon Meriton-Jean. March 29, 2015. August 20, 2016.
  8. News: 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. Betymie Bonnelame. Sharon Uranie. October 25, 2015. August 20, 2016.
  9. News: Sandra Esparon primée aux Voix de l’Océan Indien. Seychelles Nation. French. November 21, 2014. August 20, 2016.