who composed the music of the national anthem of mauritius
Philippe Gentil
title: Joseph Philippe Gentil text: Joseph Philippe Gentil Joseph Philippe Gentil (11 February 1928), is a Mauritian composer best known for composing The Motherland, the National Anthem of Mauritius. Joseph Philippe Gentil was born in the island of Mauritius, Indian Ocean of Irene Annibal and Eugene Gentil son of photographer, musician and conductor, Gabriel Gentil. He worked for over 30 years in the Mauritius Police force, more precisely with the Mauritius Police Band as a musician and composer. He was known in his younger days for his comedies performed live in open air such as at the Jardin De La Compagnie, Port Louis. He later title: Motherland (anthem) text: Motherland (anthem) "Motherland" () is the national anthem of Mauritius. The music was composed by Philippe Gentil and the lyrics were written by Jean-Georges Prosper. The anthem is short and briefly describes the luscious landscape of Mauritius. It also mentions the qualities of its people: peace, justice, and liberty. The national anthem is composed in English and was first played during the Independence Day of 12 March 1968. The Labour Party ruled Mauritius from the time of independence in 1968 to 1982. The opposing Mauritian Militant Movement won the 1982 election. The party decided to establish Mauritian Creole as the title: Joseph Philippe Gentil text: son Jacques Philippe Mario Gentil (b 1961). Joseph Philippe Gentil Joseph Philippe Gentil (11 February 1928), is a Mauritian composer best known for composing The Motherland, the National Anthem of Mauritius. Joseph Philippe Gentil was born in the island of Mauritius, Indian Ocean of Irene Annibal and Eugene Gentil son of photographer, musician and conductor, Gabriel Gentil. He worked for over 30 years in the Mauritius Police force, more precisely with the Mauritius Police Band as a musician and composer. He was known in his younger days for his comedies performed live in open air such as at the Jardin title: Motherland (anthem) text: are also not seen united in the nation. The unrest during 1969 clashes between Muslims and Creoles and the football tournaments till 1980 conducted on community basis are commonly quoted to show the indifference. Motherland (anthem) "Motherland" () is the national anthem of Mauritius. The music was composed by Philippe Gentil and the lyrics were written by Jean-Georges Prosper. The anthem is short and briefly describes the luscious landscape of Mauritius. It also mentions the qualities of its people: peace, justice, and liberty. The national anthem is composed in English and was first played during the Independence Day of 12 title: Music of the Comoros text: type of lute) and ndzendze (a box zither), and the msondo drum. Sega music from nearby Mauritius and Réunion is also popular. The primitive oboe, the ndzumara, is now nearly extinct. Modern musicians include Abou Chihabi, who composed the Comorian national anthem and who is known for his reggae-tinged pan-African variet music, reggae/zouk/soukous fusionists like Maalesh and Salim Ali Amir, Nawal, Ali Saïd Achimo who resides in Paris, Diho, singer-songwriters and instrumentalists. Music of the Comoros The Comoros is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean, mostly an independent nation but also including the French territory of Mayotte. It