One of the world’s most dynamic roots guitarists will grace Cairns with an exciting Indian Ocean collaboration. Bob Brozman has dedicated the last 20 years to playing, researching and recording music from islands around the world. He has found strong cultural and social commonalities among people for islands as varied as Hawaii, Martinique and Okinawa. Rene LaCaille is the musical embodiment of the unique Creole culture of the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion, incorporating African, Indian, Madagascan and European rhythms and instruments. This remarkable singer, accordian player, guitarist and extraordinary songster tells the story of his troubadour life, which highlights the evolution of the music of La Reunion and features (among others) the fascinating styles of sega and maloya. More info at http://www.bobbrozman.com/.