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Release Date: 06-09-2005
Label: Rough Guides
Catalog Number: RG1163-2
Barcode: 605633116328
Musical Style: World
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsy Zanaka Mpanarivo; Jaojoby [04:43] | 9 | Tadidiko Ry Zalahy; Mahaleo [05:00] |
| 2 | Fokafoka; Ny Antsaly [02:10] | 10 | Zaza Somondrara; D'Gary [04:15] |
| 3 | Era; Vakoka [03:47] | 11 | Andesy Moramora; Koezy [04:13] |
| 4 | Ka Mipoerapoera; Hazolahy [04:11] | 12 | Mahafinaritra; Rajery [03:39] |
| 5 | Ankitiny; Toto Mwandjani [04:42] | 13 | Mbola Tiako Anao; Teta [03:45] |
| 6 | Gasy Mahay Mihano; Monja [04:34] | 14 | Taraka; Daniel Tombo [04:25] |
| 7 | Aloka; Tarika [04:46] | 15 | Solofaka; Ny Sakelidalana [03:23] |
| 8 | Tolombolagne; Vilon' Androy [04:03] | 16 | Eka Lahy; Régis Gizavo [03:26] |
Description:
Madagascar, the world's fourth largest island, has incredible ethnic diversity and rich history. The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar features music across the broad Malagasy spectrum – from the island's spicy dance music to the purest music from the highlands. Featuring the valiha (a tubular bamboo zither) and lokanga (three-stringed fiddle), among other instruments specific to the island, this album explores the diverse Malagasy culture that has been influenced by Arab, Persian, Chinese, Indian and European societies over the years.
