Guru et La Tribu

DJ/ Producer, Pascal Pierre (Guru) is the pioneer of electronic music in Mauritius.

He now performs in a live show with different musicians using very typical instruments. The style of music is unique! It is a fusion of all the different influences that we have been exposed to over the years. The set and the symphony pieces are each very distinct pieces going from Chill out Lounge to electronic to Dub and Trip-Hop, with a special touch relating to all the influences that exist in Mauritius, be it oriental, occidental or even African.

Dj since 1985 and producer since 2003, Pascal has initiated and taught a great number of local DJ's and producers during his 30 years in the music industry. His contribution to the musical evolution and culture as well as stage performances has been exceptional, from where the nickname GURU came from.

Guru Bio (Summary)

2018-Release of The Album ReFleXion the 12th March, the day the 50th Anniversary of Mauritius. Live in Mauritius, Sri Lanka, India

2017- The Live Tour ''RefleXion'' is schedule for this year. Guru will be on Stage With Menwar, Johan Leste, Stephanie Mardi, Julien Stone, Bala Codian, Rudolf Quirin.

2016 - GURU is now on the main stage of Shangrila Touessrock, every Wednesday with Sagapataal, and for sundowner set with internationals Artists Menwar and Yohan Leste. The upcoming Album RefleXion was present in Kaz-Out Festival.

2015 - DJ/ Producer performing now as GURU, with Sagapataal, the group he performs with, all re-grouped as 'GURU et La Tribu'. Some concerts has been done to commemorate and celebrate GURU's 30 years of career.

2011- 2014- Pascal Pierre opens his studio, 'DNA Records'. A number of local artists are produced by Pascal Pierre during that period. He also performed as a DJ with well known musicians.

2010 - Pascal Pierre puts together 'The M-Audio Creativity Mix Contest'. A championship contest of DJ-ing and Live electronic performances gathering electronic music producers in Mauritius.

2006-2010- Released his album 'One Day, One Night'. He also released 'Cultural Implosion', an album that was created with the collaboration of another musician, Vincent Michaud under the stage name of 'Dastones' which then becomes the band, 'People of the Sun'. After numerous live performances the band is nicknamed the Mauritian 'Massive Attack'.

2004-2006- On top of the live performances as a DJ, Pascal also organizes events, parties and concerts.

2001- 2003- Returns to Mauritius and tours all different clubs. The creation and release of his first Album - 'La Tribu Sagapataal' - A fusion of sounds between Sitar, tabla, guitar and electronic sounds. Back to the radio.

1999 - In search of new inspirations, Pascal leaves Mauritius for Reunion island. DJ on radio102FM, NRJ / DJ at Sax (St Gilles les Bains) / O macumba (St Pierre) / Circus (l'Hermitage) / Le chapiteau (st pierre) / Bananas café (st Denis).

1995 - Pascal creates a DJ school, the 'Metropolis'. It is where the best current local DJs did their apprenticeship. Pascal gets involved in events organization with a number of amazing shows and parties.

1991- Pascal Pierre represents Mauritius at the Bataclan, Paris for the night of the ' l'essort des musiques des pays francophones'.

1989 - Pascal Contributes to the birth of FM radio in Mauritius. With the launch of Sugar FM on MBC radio where he is the DJ and radio presenter. He collaborates with TF1 on documentary related to music in Mauritius - 'Mondo Dingo'. Pascal Pierre also produces one of the first video clips made in Mauritius.

1985 - Pascal Pierre debut as a DJ. He gets a residency at SAM's Disco which was the biggest club of the Indian Ocean at that time.