The project  

Lavwa Linite is the cover of Stand up, the song of the movie Harriete, an American biographical film on the abolitionist Harriet Tubman.It's the journey of a woman standing up for her people while risking her own life to achieve freedom and real change. It’s the story of a hero. 

Celebrating my 35th year of career in the music industry I felt a voice calling me to unite people, to remind them that something else is possible, and that something else is hope, hope for a better country, a better life for us and that starts with us acting for change to happen. It is so important for us to have faith, to stay strong and to do what we have to do to progress. I want this song, Lavwa Linite, to be a hymn of unity and a reminder that we can all be the change and that change is more powerful when we are united.

I translated the lyrics in Mauritian creole withSolena Jade Williams, my daughter who also sings the cover with me. Singing with her is like a transition, after 35 years of career, she is also part of my legacy.

What is the video clip about? 

Honestly, it’s about doing something I have never dared to do before. I have stepped out of my comfort zone during this shooting to make this clip powerful. Rebirth and patriotism are the two main elements of this video clip.  It shows me in my cocoon, pre destined to stand up despite the challenges for my country and for my children, and how each generation is meant to bring something to this world.

There is a strong presence of the different elements of nature and the parts with my children make me very proud and aware of how beautiful the legacy that I am leaving, is. I think that this video clip truly honors Mauritius, Harriet Tubman and the local artists who contributed to it. 

I am proud of it and that's why it is so important that we are able to put it out there.

You can already discover some of the songs I performed during my 35 years of career :

Mootia - Elijah & Linzy Bacbotte

Fam exanpler - Linzy Bacbotte & Mauravann

Kouler Natirel - Linzy Bacbotte

Sa Santiman I For - Linzy Bacbotte - Official Music Video

La Rivier Tanier - Linzy Bacbotte

How can you help?

You can donate on crowdfund.mu and get rewarded according to the level of donation : 

1. Rs 150  : Digital Song mp3.
2. Rs 500 : Digital song + Name credited at the end of the video.
3. Rs 1000 :  Digital song + Name credited at the end of the video + autographed Gospel CD.

What is crowdfunding for?

Song creation :

Studio recording 

Mixing / Mastering

Remuneration of musicians

Video clip : 

Remuneration of video crew

Remuneration of dansers

Makeup 

Styling

Food and beverages

Transport 

If we exceed the target, the funds raised will be used to develop future projects.

We are planning for a release of the music on the 29th of June, on Solena’s 18th birthday depending on the crowdfunding results. It would be a beautiful birthday gift from a mother to her daughter.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and support!

Linzy Bacbotte