Modeste Hugues is an award winning songwriter and guitarist who plays a unique style of music from the Betroka region of Madagascar. His infectious music has wowed audiences around the world including appearances at the Womad festivals in the UK, Sicilly & Singapore.

Modeste has released two studio albums, his self titled debut release, "Modeste" and his lates album "Fomba - Living our destiny." both titles are available through Sterns music.

Modeste is currently adding the finnishing touches to his third studio album which is due for release in the first half of 2010. please join the mailing list or visit modeste on his myspace site for more details, sneak previews and up to date news and tour dates.

• 1st prize for world Music - International Songwriting Competition ISC 2004
• Finalist - Independent Music Award 2006
• Artist of the Year 2008 - International Art Society / Greece

"World music star if there ever was one"
The Guardian
"A delightful performer – a really nimble fingered and melodically satisfying guitarist."
Ian Anderson - fROOTS
"Enchanting sounds of Africa by Modeste Hugues... Magical."
Gill Mariner - Evening Gazette