A stalwart of the Guyanese music scene and carnival, Renato Decater celebrated three decades of career during a special concert at the Sylviane Cédia Hall – Le Zephyr, in Cayenne. Making his solo debut on this iconic stage, the artist shared thirty years of creations, popular successes, and emotions with his audience.
A hairdresser by trade and a musician by calling, Renato Decater discovered music at the age of 12, behind a drum kit, with the group GCE Maripas. The singer-songwriter then forged a rich and eclectic path, blending zouk, compas, mazurka, and biguine, alongside renowned bands like XC Lens, Karnivor, and especially Les Mécènes, whom he joined in 2005 as the lead singer. Through his compositions and consistent presence in carnival events, the artist has been contributing to the vibrancy and evolution of the Guyanese musical repertoire for three decades.
For his first solo concert, Renato Decater revisited his most significant hits – Dé pié goch, Octroi de mer, Promesse – as well as his reinterpretation of Bay Mo, Mo Mang by Christian Sanonelis, a song that has become inseparable from his artistic identity.
This anniversary concert was also an opportunity to reunite with artists who have marked his journey. Aminata Saint-Orice, Arnaud Champesting, Lauryne James, and Ariel Balthazar – returning to the stage after more than ten years away – as well as Orlane Jadfard and José Versol from Martinique, shared this exceptional evening on his side for a vibrant tribute to a unique career.
