The music of Madagascar
Music of the Sakalava Menabe - Tribute to Mama Sana - Various Artists
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This recording is dedicated to the memory of Mama Sana, the last traditional player of the tubular zither called valiha, which many consider to be the 'national instrument' of Madagascar. Sakalava Menabe is a region located on the central western coast of the island. These recordings were made in 1995 and 1996 by the people who live here, and knew her best.
Tsara Madagasikara - Samy Izy
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The "red island" of Madagascar is a unique natural reserve with animals and plants some of which cannot be found anywhere else but here. The shimmering music landscape is also unique, marked as it is by the diversity of peoples living on the island. After many years of silence, a new sensationally varied project has reached us from there. The music legend Sammy founded a new band for these Network recordings: the singer Bosco and his female vocal partner Amiziou; the accordionist Medicis, influenced not only by the lightning speed of tsapiki, but also by traditional tromba salvation ceremonies; the percussionist Petit with his fine feeling for changes in style and rhythm. Sammy also invited top-ranking guests to he studio: flautist Rageroge, with his primal Madagascan roots; the Tana Gospel Choir, and, reviving an almost forgotten tradition, the nine-piece wind orchestra Ambodirana Centre. Many of the tracks on this CD take up the rhythms and melodies of African dance music, one of the many innovations of this inner-Malagasy crossover. Listen
Kabosy - Tao Ravao
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The kabosy (a small, strummed lute) player from Madagascar, this is a solo performance recorded in 2004
Avtrykk (impressions) - Kari Iveland
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Norwegian singer Iveland and her band perform with musicians and singers from Madagascar in an interesting experiement in crossing cultures to create a new art music. Anders Rønningen (guitar, valiha), Rune Arnesen (drums), Sveinung Hovensjø (bass) and Øivind Christiansen (harmonium). are joined by the Malagasy choirs Anakoro, Feon `ny fifohazana Mahavatse, KTKT and Lova; and musicians Patrice Ratsimbazafy and Jean Batiste Ranaivoarisoa on flute and drums. The CD was recorded in the Cathedral of Tulear.
Tulear Never Sleeps - various Malagasy
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Tsapiky guitar music from south west Madagascar features brilliant, complicated rhythms. Featured on NPR.
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