French Guiana – Lindor 2025 opens a new page in Guyanese music

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Lindor 2025 : this name has been resonating for weeks on the networks, in the media and at the heart of cultural discussions in French Guiana. For its 33ᵉ edition, the gala once again highlighted local musical excellence, confirming its essential role in showcasing Guyanese talent. But what makes Lindor 2025 so important to artists, professionals and audiences alike?

A musical institution firmly rooted in the Guyanese landscape

A story of passion and transmission

Lindor 2025 is the heir to an adventure launched over thirty years ago. Founded by the Megamazonie association, this ceremony rewards the region’s most influential musical figures. It has evolved with public tastes while retaining its mission: to showcase the diversity of sounds, styles and musical expressions in French Guiana.

The Megamazonie association, kingpin of the project

It is thanks to the involvement of the Megamazonie association that Lindor 2025 continues to shine. From the choice of categories to the rigorous selection of the jury, everything is designed to reflect the reality of the music scene. The association also strives to ensure a fair representation of genres and generations.

A memorable evening in Cayenne

An atmosphere to match the talent

The 33ᵉ edition of Lindor 2025 was held on Saturday April 26 in the Salle Sylviane Cédia at the Zéphyr in Cayenne. The large audience was treated to over three hours of stage performances and prize-giving. Some fifteen artists performed energetically, in an atmosphere marked by pride and emotion.

An exceptional presidency

As head of the jury for Lindor 2025 Orlane Jadfard, conductor, producer and renowned artist, has made her mark. Her 35-year career testifies to her artistic rigor and openness to diversity. Surrounded by professionals with varied backgrounds, she has contributed to balanced and representative choices:

“Guyanese music still has a bright future ahead of it. The quality is there. Guyanese artists have nothing to envy of those from the West Indies, France or the rest of the world.

Lindor 2025 award-winning artists

Confirmed figures

Fanny J, Jahyanai, Venssy… These names are well known in French Guiana and beyond. During Lindor 2025, their work was once again recognized. Fanny J won two major awards: “Single Variété Guyanaise de l’Année” and “Single Zouk de l’Année”. Jahyanai was awarded Guyanese Song of the Year. As for Venssy, he distinguished himself in the categories of “Musique Urbaine Dancehall and Artiste Interprète Masculin”.

Revelations to keep an eye on

Lindor 2025 also revealed some promising new faces. Shasha, a young Kali’na artist, won over the jury with a reggae track performed in her mother tongue. KG seduced the audience with a festive carnival tune, winning the Carnaval Saisons 2025 Succès trophy.

Tributes and recognition

Three Lindor Masters were awarded to Sylviane Cédia, Marie-Françoise Pindard and Orlane Jadfard for their remarkable careers. A special tribute was also paid to Tatie Léodate, a key figure in Guyana’s musical heritage. Lindor 2025 celebrates both careers and legacies.

A musical palette that reflects French Guiana

Embracing diversity

Zouk, reggae, variety, compas, jazz, traditional music, urban music… Lindor 2025 illustrates the richness of Guyanese artistic currents. Far from limiting itself to a dominant genre, the ceremony showcases the multiple facets of a rapidly expanding scene.

Focus on urban music

The rapid development of rap, trap, drill and dancehall has not gone unnoticed. Artists such as F Side, RHL and Venssy are spearheading this trend. The Guyanese Urban Music Album of the Year award won by “Autopsy” (F Side & Venssy) symbolizes this rise.

An event rooted in participation and the future

Audience participation

The Guyanese public plays a central role in Lindor 2025. They were able to vote for Revelation of the Year and Song of the Year, reinforcing the closeness between artists and listeners. This direct dialogue enhances the legitimacy of the ceremony.

A launching pad for talent

Lindor 2025 acts as a springboard. For young artists, it’s often the first step towards recognition. For established figures, it’s a mark of appreciation. It also encourages regional and international artistic cooperation.

Lindor 2025: the final verdict, all prizes awarded

✯ Single Variété Guyanaise de l’Année : Fanny J – “Être aimée”
✯ Guyanese Variety Album and/or EP of the Year: Jahnyk – “Vayan”
✯ Single Zouk and/or Compas Guyane of the Year: Fanny J – “Ma partition”
✯ Single and/or Album and/or EP Traditional Music (drumming) and/or Traditional Inspiration of the Year : Les Frères Cippé – “Nou tambou a nou zarm”
✯ Single and/or Album and/or EP Jazz La Gwyann de l’Année : Moreyo – “Pa gadé pou mo”
✯ Carnival Success Seasons 2025 : KG – “Poch krévé

✯ Guyanese Reggae Music Single and/or Album of the Year: Patko – “Sa to pa ka wè”
✯ Single Guyanese Urban Dancehall Music of the Year: Venssy – “Riche de cœur”
✯ Single Musique Urbaine Trap/Drill Guyanaise de l’Année: RHL – “Tu me dragues”
✯ Guyanese Urban Music Album of the Year (rap, trap, drill, hip-hop, dancehall): F Side & Venssy – “Autopsy”
✯ Female Artist of the Year : Fanny J
✯ Male Artist of the Year : Venssy

✯ Guyanese Song of the Year: “Ganyen” – Jahyanai
✯ Revelation of the Year: Shasha – “Siritjo yepoli”
✯ Composer / Beatmaker of the Year : F-Side
✯ Author of the Year: Mika 2G
✯ Videoclip of the Year: El Génah – “Pati” (Directed by Lyris Haye)
✯ Jury Prize – Best Stage Performance: Jahnyk – “Vayan”

Lindor 2025, reflecting a creative and diverse Guyana

Lindor 2025 is not just an annual event: it is a faithful mirror of the Guyanese music scene. It tells the story of individual trajectories, stylistic evolutions and the profound links between music and society. Through its artistic standards, its ability to bring people together and its openness to new ideas, Lindor 2025 contributes to the cultural history of French Guiana.

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