| BODO | SOMBINAIKO | BODO | TC | £ 0.00 |  |
| Bodo is known as La Diva De La Chanson Malgache and has a superb voice. Her songs will not be quite what you are expecting as they are sung in both the local language and English and the music is more Western sounding than Malagasey. In fact tracks 1, 5, 7, 9 and 10 were written by or with help from English song writer Sonny Clark. This was her first solo album and since then in 1993 she has released on the international market a new mainly CD album almost every year up to 2016. She is probably still releasing today but now on the web. The album includes her first hit single Hody but my favorite is definitely Mpanarato, it's a stunner. | 1. BIANCO
2. VETSON-TAKARIVA
3. SOMBINAIKO
4. HODY
5. HEART BREAKER
6. MPANARATO
7. THE REGRETS IS NEVER BEFORE
8. RY FOKO
9. POLITICAL SKIRMISH
10. DANCING TONIGHT |
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| DADA'S | MALAKISA | MALAKISA | TC | £ 25.00 | |
Bursting forth with their lively vocals this group from the Northern tip of the island play a style of music called Malakisa. Their modern sound with its brightly played keyboards and drumming throbs out the message that its time to dance. I particularly liked the slightly Irish jig sound of D.S. and the bouncy beat of Jeanne and Malinianao. They along with the title track and Sarimbavy have all found a place on my computer juke box. A very rare item as not a mention anywhere on the web for the group or this tape. [9T/38M]
BRAND NEW AND STILL SEALED.
 ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION
| 1. MALAKISA
2. SARIMBAVY
3. MEVA
4. FOMBA LEHILA
5. ASAR PIAINA
6. D.S.
7. MANDRY RANO
8. JEANNE
9. MALINIANAO |
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| DAMA ZAFIMAHELEO | MELODIES FROM MADAGASCAR | PS65124 | CD | £ 25.00 | |
A stunning album from singer/guitarist Maheleo and friends. The music still retains its Madagascan roots which now blossom afresh with modern instrumentation, the guitar taking centre stage. Of the eleven tracks, Fiainan Antananarivo and Ambohikobaka are outstanding with Maheleo's deep velvet smooth vocals and his brilliantly crafted guitar playing. Lovely songstress Bodo turns in a beautiful duet with him on Mimosa and Sodina-flute master Le Grande Rakoto Frah plays a blinder on the more traditional sounding Dihy. There is also a new version of his top hit Voasary. FABULOUS. Originally released as TC Farakely - 1109K
CONDITION AS NEW PLAYED ONCE FOR CLIPS. | 1. FIAINAN'ANTANNANRIVO
2. MIMOZA
3. TAXI BROSY
4. NAHOANA KAY
5. OMALY TOLAKANDRO
6. AZAS MANADINO ANAY
7. FARAKELY
8. AMBOHIKOBAKA
9. NOSY MILALAO
10. VOASARY
11. DIHY |
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| DEDESSE | SAMY AM'FOTOANANY | 1609K | TC | £ 10.00 | |
Dedesse as Bezara Ernest is better known as has an extraordinary voice, sounding somewhat sweetly raspy Zulu in style with that lispy lilt, it is a real treat. No date on it but it was released in the early 1990's. Seven tracks of Soukous, Zulu Jive and Salegy with one Slow to finish! Misy Farany Raha Jiaby with it's soukous guitar is brilliant, while the others really take on the Jive style of South Africa. Bonne Annee was another that I liked very much. Guitars in the lead, drums pounding out the beat and keyboards providing the horns and accordion backing to Dedesse and the girls wonderful vocals. Tracks 4, 6 and 7 do not appear on the Best Of Dedesse CD which was released in 2003. Lovely Album.
Condition as new. Played once for clips. | 1. MISY FARANY RAHA JIABY
2. MISAOTRA
3. SAMY AM'FOTOANANY
4. HOMBA ANAO ZAHO
5. BONNE ANNEE
6. MIFOHA MALAGASY
7. TOLORY |
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| D'GARY | MALAGASY GUITAR | SHANCD65009 | CD | £ 12.50 | |
Ernest Randrianasolo to give D'Gary his real name and Dama released this stunning album on the U.S. Shanachie Label in 1992. His smooth and brilliant guitar playing accompanied by his own beautiful vocals makes for a wonderful set of tracks. You just drift away with it and in fact one reviewer I came across said he had to remove it from the car CD player as it was putting him in a trance while driving. Madagascar's answer to Ali farka Toure. Have a listen and you will I am sure agree. Just as a point of interest I found this by Ian Anderson of Folk Roots about the album. Dama and D'Gary, with whom he had never previously worked was pressurised into this album session which was sprung on the unprepared duo. D'Gary, angry about this in retrospect, deliberately repeated his material for the Horombe album (with his own group Jihe) on the French label Indigo/Label Bleu.
CONDITION BRAND NEW AND STILL SEALED.
Have a look at Garry - Rythmes du Sud cassette which was almost certainly the reason why Shanachie wanted to make this album. | 1. BIBY AOMBY
2. BETEPOTEPO
3. RAININY
4. SAHIRA
5. E! NAMA INONA NY ANZARANAO
6. ANARY TANY
7. TIAKO IANAO
8. ZARAZARAO
9. ANTSARY HELO
10. TIAMBALY
11. MANIBILI
12. KABARY BOKETRA |
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| D'GARY (or GARRY) | RYTHMES DU SUD | MA90016K | TC | £ 0.00 | |
Garry or D'Gary's real name is Ernest Randrianasolo and he was born in 1961 in Antananarivo, the capital. Garry and wonderfully powerful singer Tata Rahely share the credits on this traditional sounding but still modern album. The guitars are very much to the fore and make the running throughout but the addition of traditional style percussion and keyboards. Just have a listen to the gorgeous guitar playing in Betepotepo. Tata's singing comes straight from her heart and she really made this album come alive when it was released in 1991. She went on to sing with Tsimihole but sad to say that she passed away suddenly in 1999. Of the twelve tracks Magnabily and Ataovyeto are my favourites with Milamina and Balansy Mitongila not far behind.
SEEMS TO BE TOTALLY UNKNOWN ON THE INTERNET.
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION
| 1. BETEPOTEPO
2. ZARAZARAO
3. VAVARANO ANDRIRY
4. MAGNABILY
5. ATAOVYETO
6. ROVABEGNA BETROKY
7. TANY MANDRY
8. VELOMA AMY ZAZA
9. TSINDRIA MIEPO
10. MILAMINA
11. BALANSY MITONGILA
12. ANTSA HELY |
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| DOORS' GROUP | MANAHIRANA | MA0309K | TC | £ 0.00 | |
Released back in 1992 on the MARS label with not a trace of it to be found on the internet. Auteur Compositieur it says was Theodore Stephan Razanadahy with thanks to John Mac Dean for help with the mixing. Other than that I can not tell you much about the Doors Group so please have a listen to the mix of various local musical styles that they have produced on this rather rare cassette.
A bit of extra information has come to light. If you spell it Dors Group you will find that Theodore died in 2019 aged 70 and was with the group since it was formed in 1983 in Mangarano Toamasina. The name Dors was taken from his first name Theodore and he was also a composer with the band Super 7 along with Jean Kely and Basth. There are a few 7" singles out there from the 1980's but no mention of this cassette at all.
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION
| 1. MANAHIRANA
2. RAVORAVO
3. TSY ADIKO ANAO TAMANA
4. TONGAVA MAMANGY
5. MANDAINGALAINGA
6. LE BOTO
7. SAMBY TSARA
8. AMPY IZAY
9. SADY MAMO VERY DARA
10. IASIMBOLA
11. HIVAVAO NY VINTANA
12. SARIN-TSIKA ROA
13. HERISETRA MAHAFATY |
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| EJEMA | NO PROBLEMES | MA90001K | TC | £ 10.00 | |
Ramahatombo Ejema playing here with backing from the National Police Orchestra. Well I thought this is a bit suspect, (excuse the pun) but as the title said No Problemes. A couple of tracks are sung in passable English like the 'AIR MAD' Have a nice travel, which they play on Air Madagascar. Great music which is mainly Madagascan flavoured disco stuff, it belts along to a solid beat and there's also a couple of sentimental one's beautifully sung by Fanja. Side two sounds much more Madagascan except for the Jazz/Mbeqanga! I bet it goes down a treat in down town Antananarivo.
BRAND NEW AND STILL SEALED.
One tape is marked MA9002K on the front and has tracks 6 - 11 in a different order on the inlay but the tape and it's listing is correct as shown opposite. This one also has a lyrics inlay included.
No trace of this tape anywhere on the web. Rare item by the look of it. | 1. AYA AYA (COME AND SING WITH US)
2. AZA ELA
3. AIR MAD (HAVE A NICE TRAVEL)
4. MBOLA HOAVY
5. MANAHIRANGA
6. DJARINA BANOU
7. RAHA MBA FANTATRAO MANTSY
8. TSARA NY MODY
9. KILA OLO AMIN'NY RAHA TIANA
10. VERY JAMORA
11. VETSON'NY MAHATSIARO
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| ENSEMBLE DE VALIHA DE MADAGASCAR | VALIHA | CCAC | TC | £ 0.00 | |
Valiha's are like zither's and if that has you stumped then think of a harp that is played laying flat! The twelve Ensemble members don't all play valiha's, there is also a wide variety of percussion and flutes beavering away as well. Mainly based on traditional folklore the music is far from being slow, twangy and boring it is in fact fast, even furious, has a heck of a beat, a very modern sound and will be loved by everyone who hears it. Reminded me very much of the music of the Pampas cowboys of South America but much more fragrant. A superb album. (F.T.Index: Raha Misy Potraka, Segasy, Sanganehana, O! Sa! E, Ny Lantra Mangamanga, Salama Nareo Topoko. ) [11T/37M]
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION | 1. SANGANEHANA
2. KETAKA
3. O! ASA! E
4. NY LANITRA MANGAMANGA
5. SEGASY
6. CEUX DES QUARTIERS NY AO AN-TANANA
7. KIDAOMBARAMITA
8. SALAMA 'NAREO TOMPOKO
9. RAHA MISY POTRAKA
10. RAVO
11. VELOMA |
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| FANJAVA | ANTAGNAVO | MA2109K | TC | £ 30.00 | |
Fanjava led by Randrianambinina Etienne is one of the island's favourite groups when this was released back in 1993 and you'll have a smashing time jumping and jiving your way through all the diverse dance styles on the album. The unforgettable Bawejy with its haunting mix of guitar and song The bouncy drum and guitar driven beat of the Watcha tracks to say nothing of the catchy melodics of Salegy and the aptly named Sudaf jive style. (F.T.Index: Tsao Lahosany Mamany, Aza Mifankaratsy, Antagnavo, Ny Zaza, Logomamy,Efa Indroe, Seraphine. ) [9T/37M]
Condition as new although slight colour fade to spine. Played once for clips. ULTRA RARE with no mention of this cassette on the web.
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION
| 1. LAZAN'ANDONGOBE
2. ANTAGNAVO
3. TSAO LAHOSANY MAMANY
4. NY ZAZA
5. LOGOMAMY
6. AZA MIFANKARATSY
7. OH MOUTROTROU
8. SERAPHINE
9. EFA INDROE |
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| FEONALA | BATRELAKA | MA90004K | TC | £ 10.00 | |
Modern Madagascan music with plenty of keyboard, sax, drums and some lovely singing from Lalao and Laurent. Typical Madagascan musical core around which the group have added modern western sounds to make a great album which still retains the unmistakable sound of the Island. Sung in a mix of Malagasy with a bit of French and strangely some English. Comes with a fold out of the full lyrics.
CONDITION AS NEW BUT NOT SEALED | 1. AKORY ABY ANAREO
2. MANANTENE ZAHO
3. SAMY MANANA NY TIANY
4. MORAMORA ZOKY
5. VELOMA FINARITRA
6. TENDRINESA ZAHO
7. BATRELAKA
8. RAFOZA
9. SOA |
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| HANITRA | OMEKO ANAO | EUCD1640 | CD | £ 7.50 | |
Singer and guitarist since she was seven in 1969. She became a household name when she teamed up with the group Lolo Sy Ny Tariny. She left the island in 1980 for Europe, the USA and Canada where she saw her songs go into the top 40. She returned to Madagascar in 1997 and recorded this album which was tweaked in Paris and finally released in 2000. Beautifully sung as on the slow ones like the title track and Kalo. Then it blows you out of the water with a broadside as in Raopilany. Sweetly sung right up to the final 30 second goodbye from her daughters Laura and Camille.
CONDITION AS NEW BUT NOT SEALED | 1. REFILA
2. OMEKO ANAO
3. RAOPILANY
4. KALO
5. HOY IANAO
6. MANDIHIZA
7. HABAKABAKA
8. LAVITRA ANAO
9. TARA a
10. MISY VOALOHANY
11. IRAY, ROA, TELO |
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| JAOJOBY | SALEGY | FMSC3025 | TC | £ 12.50 | |
Released by Rogue Records back in 1992.
CONDITION AS NEW BUT NOT SEALED | 1. SAMY MANDEHA SAMY MITADY
2. ALIMA
3. TSAIKY JOBY
4. MANINY NY AMINAY
5. TANDRINESA
6. COME ON
7. MAMPANINO ANAO
8. PILOVERA MENA
9. TSY ZANAKA MPANARIVO
10. NANINO NDREKY |
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| JEAN EMILIEN | HEY MADAGASCAR | 79532-4 | TC | £ 7.00 | |
The late Jean-Emilien Rakotonandrasana to give him his full name recorded this album in Paris back in 1989. He played various local music styles such as sega, salegy and jejy. A singer and multi instument player who won the World Harmonica Champion diploma plus the gold medal at the 1991 Hohner competition in the USA. He released two further albums, Ezaka in 1997 and Miandraza a year later.
CONDITION AS NEW BUT NOT SEALED | 1. MANIDINA
2. AZA ELA DIA (INSTRUMENTAL)
3. MANINA
4. ANDAO HIARAKA
5. FITA DIAVANA
6. AROVY NY ALA
7. TSINJOVY NY HOAVY
8. MAITSOMALAMA
9. EZAKA
10. SOA NY MANANKAVANA
11. BAMBARA MASO (VERSION 2)
12. MERCEDES (INSTRUMENTAL)
13. ANDAO HODY
14. BAMBARA MASO (VERSION 1) |
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| JEAN EMILIEN | MIANDRAZA | 09286-2 | CD | £ 20.00 | |
Released back in 1998 on the Cobalt Melodie label this semi traditional album is fast paced and overflowing with the lovely sounds of harmonica and kabosy plus the backing rat-a-tat percussion. Jean is not the greatest singer but his soft pleading vocals suit the fragrant music perfectly.
BRAND NEW AND STILL SEALED. | 1. MIANDRAZA
2. LIKENANA
3. BELINA
4. FANORIHA
5. RASOA
6. TSY AVELOKO
7. KAPETSAKA
8. MITODIHA
9. TEHOLY
10. AZA MEKA |
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| JEAN RIGO | SANADERA | SANADERA | TC | £ 20.00 | |
A fast paced track which is shown as a Sanadera style but to me sounds more Salegy is the introduction to accomplished singer and guitarist Jean Rigo and his band. Next comes an Antosy track which I had not come across before but it turned out to be a traditional style from the North West of the island and here much modernized. Next and lovely it is too, a Sega song. I immediately thought Mauritius but it turns out that they originally imported the style from Madagascar. Watch out for the Watcha track Dada Kaseky which along with Ah Cherie went straight into my computer juke box. There seems to be almost nothing out there on the web about him except a few tracks on YouTube and Facebook. However none of them appear on the two cassettes I have here which were released, one in 1992, and this one around the same time. Rare would appear to be an understatement for these albums. Oh! his actual name is Radriamaniraka J Rigot but that isn't on the web either.
CONDITION AS NEW BUT NOT SEALED
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION
| 1. SANADERA (Sanadera)
2. TSY LAMODA (Salegy)
3. ALAMINO (Antosy)
4. AH CHERIE ! (Sega)
5. DADA KASEKY (Watcha)
6. MISY RAHA NANDALO (Malesa)
7. MAGNINO (Zouk Love)
8. AZA MALAHELO (Slow) |
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| JEAN RIGO | ZAHO ANDEHA HANAMBADY | 0409K | TC | £ 0.00 |  |
Salegy and Malesa with a thumping beat. Radriamaniraka alias Jean Rigo has put together a great dance floor orientated album with loads of guitar and vibrant vocals. Even the two slow tracks are very listenable, a bit out of place but this is the normal format in Madagascar.
BRAND NEW AND STILL SEALED. | 1. FANDAOZANA
2. RAFOZY BEFA AHY
3. HAIKO NY FANAOKO ZAHO
4. MITADIAVA VADY
5. HO AVY IZY
6. HANATRA ZOKY
7. TSY SITRAPO
8. TSY AFAKA AHO
9. TONGAVA SAINA
10. TIAKO IANAO
11. ZAHOANDEHA HANAMBADY
12. TE HODY MANDRITSARA |
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| LE GRAND MOSY DE MAJUNGA | VAIAVY METISSE | VAIAVY | TC | £ 0.00 | |
| Mohamed Abadallah Karim better known as the Grand Mosy comes, like guitarist Freddy from Majunga which is on the North-West coast. This is his first solo album but I am sure many of you will remember him as he was the lead singer with the group Tianjama. The album is a colourful mix covering Salegy, Bawejy, Sigoma and even Kwassa-Kwassa which is the local name for Soukous. Lovely as these fast paced songs are with their glittering guitars, pounding drums and keyboarded accordion it was the slow haunting vocals of 'Veloma Mame' that really got me in the end. (F.T.Index: Veloma Mame, Vaiavy Metisse, Marary N'goma, Eh Marigne, Sida. ) [9T/39M] | 1. VAIAVY METISSE
2. MASINA GASIKARA
3. MARARY N'GOMA
4. MITANDREMA
5. SOMA RAHA TIANAO
6. EH MARIGNE
7. SIDA
8. VELOMA MAMA
9. MALALO ! |
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| LIBERTY | GOKA | LIBE | TC | £ 15.00 | |
I could not find any mention of the group in the internet so this 1994 release must be ultra rare.
BRAND NEW AND STILL SEALED. | 1. GOKA
2. SALUT LES MAJUNGAIS
3. MARINY TSY
4. AKORY LE MAMA
5. PARAKY GASY
6. DOANY
7. AZO FAMARANA
8. MERCI |
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| MAHALEO | EN CONCERT | 39914 | CD | £ 30.00 | |
Rasolofondraosolo Zafimahaleo better known as Dama founded the band Mahaleo with some of his school friends in 1972. Still playing today even though the line up has changed over the years as old age caught up with them. They became and stayed one of Madagascar's most popular bands and have played all over the world. Recorded live in concert in France the band's vocalists and guitarists with a bit of kabosy for good measure are backed by some soft percussion. The music they play is calledTsentsigat, a form of modern local folk music. The songs Mozambika, Sambo de Gera and Ramiaramila are outstanding and I would have bought the album just to get them. Cover booklet has details of the band and the tracks.
CONDITION AS NEW. Played once for clips. A rare item. | 1. VOASARY
2. RAHA MILA FANAMPIANA
3. MOZAMBIKA
4. MAROVOAY
5. SAMBO DE GERA
6. RAMIARAMILA
7. LENDREMA
8. KARABOROSY
9. AMBAHIKILY
10. HAY HAY
11. NY LASANTSIKA
12. MADIROVALO
13. FAHAVARATRA
14. BOZY
15. RIVOTRA
16. TONGAVA RE |
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| MAHALEO | MADAGASCAR | PS65157 | CD | £ 12.00 | |
The 1995 re-release of the first recording of the group Maheleo. A mystical recording which launched the group's career in 1976. Wonderful vocals and some unusual music. Comes with an 8 page inlay booklet all about the group and their songs.
CONDITION AS NEW. Played once for clips. | 1. RAVORONDREO
2. LANAO
3. VOLOLONA
4. ADIN-TSAINA
5. VELOMA RY FAHAZAZANA
6. MPAMITA
7. RAINIVOANJO
8. MINATRA MISINTAKA
9. NENINA
10. ANDRO RIRININA
11. FLOARA
12. VAONALA |
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| MAHALEO AND RATSIMBAZAFY | CHANSONS ETERNELLES VOL. 1 | SF90001K | TC | £ 0.00 | |
Side one features 7 top tracks by prolific singer and composer Henri Ratsimbazafy who is credited with over 270 releases in a career spanning over 50 years. Bright and breezy songs sung in French and with a very happy Parisienne feel. Over on side two are another 7 tracks this time by Mahaleo. Beautiful acoustic guitar, flute and drum with Mahaleo's wonderful lilting vocals. The music is typically Madagascan but has some surprises in store when the flute takes the lead, you could be excused for thinking of music of the Andes! Side two makes this a must if you like Madagascan music. Comes with an 8 page booklet inside with lyrics for all Henri's songs and details about the tracks from Mahaleo. VERY RARE as I could not find any mention of this album anywhere on the Internet even though it was made by Playa Sound.
CONDITION AS NEW except for colour fade on the spine. Was recorded with a very long silence before the music starts on side B. | 1. CHANTE MA VALIHA
2. LA CASE EN FALAFA
3. LA ZOMA
4. LE LAMBA BLANC
5. PROMENADE DANS TANA
6. REVOIR TANA
7. VELOMA
8. LANAO
9. VELOMA RY FAHAZAZANA
10. ADIN-TSAINA
11. NENINA
12. MIANATRA MISINTAKA
13. RAINIVOANJO
14. RAVORONDREO |
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| MILY CLEMENT | AKORY KABARO | 2409K | TC | £ 20.00 | |
He began his career in Amilobe as a guitarist playing only American and African music because of an early dislike of his neighbours traditional music. He joined Jaojoby in 1988 but as a drummer not a guitarist. The band encouraged him to write and perform his own songs and in 1990 he was asked to play at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Island Games. His song Tsy Moramora Mitidy Vola became a national hit. Next year he played on Afrovision in the Ivory Coast and in 1993 his song Mandrora Mantsilany was chosen by the I.C.O. to highlight the deforestation of the island. During his carear he has played with Tianjama, Feonala, Diego and Sambava to name but a few. Great vocals and happy bouncy Salegy style music to get you into enjoyment mode. [8T/42M]
BRAND NEW AND STILL SEALED. | 1. BANJA MALALAKA
2. MAHAVAY
3. MANDRORA MANTSILANY
4. TSY MORAMORA MITADY VOLA
5. AKORY KABARO
6. GASIKARA
7. MAHE
8. MANDIFERA |
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| MILY CLEMENT | BANJA MALALAKA | PS65137 | CD | £ 25.00 | |
Originally released back in 1993 on cassette as Akory Kabaro - OMDA2409K. He began his career in Amilobe as a guitarist playing only American and African music because of an early dislike of his neighbours traditional music. He joined Jaojoby in 1988 but as a drummer not a guitarist. The band encouraged him to write and perform his own songs and in 1990 he was asked to play at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Island Games. His song Tsy Moramora Mitidy Vola became a national hit. Next year he played on Afrovision in the Ivory Coast and in 1993 his song Mandrora Mantsilany was chosen by the I.C.O. to highlight the deforestation of the island. During his carear he has played with Tianjama, Feonala, Diego and Sambava to name but a few. Great vocals and happy bouncy Salegy style music to get you into enjoyment mode. It was lovely then and its even better now it is out on CD. [8T/40M]
CONDITION AS NEW - Played once for clips. | 1. BANJA MALALAKA
2. MAHAVAY
3. MANDRORA MANTSILANY
4. TSY MORAMORA MITADY VOLA
5. AKORY KABARO
6. GASIKARA
7. MAHE
8. MANDIFERA |
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| NINIE | TSARA OLO BE | TSARA | TC | £ 25.00 | |
As soon as the slightly husky voice of Ninie flows out over the guitars and drums on the title track you know you're on a winner. This lovely singer hails from 'Nosy Be' or 'Big Island' which is on the North-West coast and although she teaches English at college she doesn't sing in it. The music was described to me as mainly a mix of bawejy and salegy but it was the funk influenced last track that I found outstanding. Got to No. 4 in the 1996 Madagascan charts, it should have been No. 1. This is her first album although she went on to release at least 5 or more and is known today as the Queen of Salegy. (F.T.Index: Zanahary, Allo Allo, Ataonao Adala Zaho, Samy Mizaha My Tiany,Tsara Olo Be, Maro Lehilahy, Mandiniha Hely.) [9T/49M]
LAST ONE BRAND NEW AND STILL SEALED.
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION | 1. TSARA OLO BE
2. MARO LEHILAHY
3. SAMY MIZAHA NY TIANY
4. AKORY ATAOKO ANAO
5. EFA JANGA
6. MANDINIHA HELY
7. ALLO ALLO
8. ATAONAO ADALA ZAHO
9. ZANAHARY |
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| POOPY | ANDAO HANDIHY | MA90005K | TC | £ 10.00 | |
She sang with the group Njila from 1983 to 1989 before she went solo in 1990 with this her first album. Modern Madagascan music which reflects the changing music scene on the Island. Nice voice and nice melodies, backing from the usual keyboard, guitar and drum line up. Hardly a trace of Madagascan influence but she was very popular with the young set in the Capital at that time and has had many releases since then.
BRAND NEW AND STILL SEALED. | 1. ANDAO HANDIHY
2. GINA GINA
3. SADAIKATRA
4. HAFATRA
5. EMBONA
6. TSY NETY
7. HO IRAY
8. MAMY NY MIMINA
9. DIAVOLANA
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| RAJERY | SOFERA | 46820-2 | CD | £ 10.00 | |
Germain Randrianrisoa was born in 1965 at Analamihantona in the far North of the island. Having lost most of his right hand as a child he amazingly went on to become today a very well respected and innovative valiha player and also a superb singer. He is constantly invited to participate in projects by other musicians, be it traditional music, jazz, rock, or reggae as can be seen on numerous CD releases. In addition, Rajery runs a valiha factory and school. Released in 2007 this wonderful CD recorded while on tour in France also contains a 12 page booklet about Rajery and his music. Have a listen and you will be amazed.
CONDITION AS NEW. Played once for clips. | 1. TANDREMO
2. OLO-MITOVY
3. MANDEHANDEHA
4. SOFERA
5. BETRO (INSTRUMENTAL)
6. MANSINANDRAINA
7. TSY MANDRY NY TANANA
8. TSY METY FOANA
9. IKOTOFETSY
10. TONGA (INSTRUMENTAL)
11. GASIKARA
12. SALAMA
13. RAVERO (INSTRUMENTAL) |
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| RAMAROSON WILSON | MADAGASCAR CHANSONS ETERNELLES VOL 2 | MA90003K | TC | £ 8.00 | |
| The sort of music you would associate with Casablanca. No not the city, the film, a touch of the Dooley Wilson here, soft piano accompanied by bass/snare drums and sweetly sung vocals 1930/40's style. Strange stuff, but the record company say's it's very popular over there. Full text in Madagascan included. Was also released in France on LP as NY HIRAKRO | 1. EKEKO
2. MIHAZOHAZO
3. NY FAMATARANANDRO
4. FA INOKO IANAO
5. TANDREMONAS
6. MAMY NY MODY
7. SIOKAN NY MANINA
8. HAFATRA KELY
9. ANGOMBA
10. NY HIRAKRO
11. ASAKASAKAREO
12. EKEKO |
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| ROSSY | ISLAND OF GHOSTS | RWMC19 | TC | £ 0.00 | |
| | 1. MADAGASIKARA
2. HAZO AVO
3. MBOLA TSARA
4. MAKI
5. KILA
6. DIA MANINONA
7. MAZAVA ATSINANANA
8. MITOPA
9. MIDONA
10. TSINGY
11. HIAKAN' NY BABAKOTO
12. MAY
13. HAZOFOTSY
14. SALEGY
15. BETSIBOKA
16. GASIGASY
17. SOA |
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| ROSSY | MITAPOLAKA 1 | MA89001K | TC | £ 0.00 | |
| Paul Bert Rahasimanana is his real name but Rossy is easier. A magic mix of music styles from sentimental melodies through Hi-Tech disco to modern versions of original Madagascan music. The music is driven on by the thumping beat with sweet and typically Madagascan style guitar playing and the groups smashing vocals. Beautiful music and a full text is included. | 1. VAO LASA IANAO
2. TANETY
3. RAMALALA
4. TSY HAY AKORY ATAO
5. MITAPOLAKA
6. NA DIA LAVITRA
7. HAFATRA
8. ZAZANAVELA
9. VAOVAO AZO FARANY
10. ZANADRAZANA
11. O MENAZE
12. MBA MIHETSIKETSE
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| ROSSY | ONE EYE ON THE FUTURE - ONE EYE ON THE PAST | SHAN64046 | TC | £ 0.00 | |
| | 1. ZANA DRAZANA
2. NY ANY AMINAY5
3. TANALAHY
4. ANAMALAO
5. MISY GOKA
6. FARANIAINA
7. MOLIA
8. MANGINA ZAZA
9. MARARY VADY
10. BORY HELY
11. TIAKO
12. RAHA TANORA
13. MANDRY VE
14. RAMASY
15. SIRA SIRA
16. OAY LAHY
17. 'NDEHA HODY |
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| TARIKA SAMMY | FANAFODY | FMSC3024 | TC | £ 0.00 | |
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| TARIKA SOLEY | RAOZY MANAMBAKA RAOZY | RAOZY | TC | £ 25.00 | |
The name translates so the makers at Mars Studios told me as Sun Band although translation programs say Sole Band. Which ever, they play modern versions of Malagasy classics. What is more they play them beautifully and with heavenly vocals to go with them. Led by singer and guitarist Toto Mwandjani. They disbanded In the late 1990's and Toto was then regularly invited by Mars to record and perform with the superstars of salegy, including Feon'ala, Jaojoby, Mily Clement and Ninie. It was pointed out to me by Mars that track 2 is based on Hira Gasy while track 6 is known locally as the party starter. A lovely album with 5 tracks going into my computer juke box and also extremely rare.
CONDITION AS NEW BUT NOT SEALED - LAST ONE IN STOCK.
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION
| 1. RAOZY MANAMBAKA RAOZY
2. ZAZA MITOMANY
3. MANDRY VE NY AO AN-TANANA
4. MBOLA BITIKA
5. VIAVY RAOZY
6. AFINDRAFINDRAO
7. INY HONO IZY RAVORONA
8. MANDIHIZA RAHITSIKITSIKA
9. DIAVOLANA FENOMANANA
10. OMBIN-TSARETIN-DRALEVA |
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| TEARANO | TEARANO | TEARANO | TC | £ 20.00 | |
The groups echoing style reflect the Atendroy sounds from their homeland in the South of the island and means 'Those from the thorns'. Definitely one of the brightest and most beautifully sung albums in this latest batch. Lead singer and composer Rabarison Leopol Rogers aka Popol and the wonderful girls in the chorus really give it their all in the vocal stakes. The solid percussive beat is well matched by some magic and indeed very innovative keyboard playing that overshadows the guitaring very nicely. Definitely recommended for hot summer afternoons with a few cold beers. (F.T.Index: Avy Rehe, Nao Rikiahe, Banaike, Hoy Aba, Tearano, Mipay Havelogne.) [11T/56M] Has two spelling differences on the cassette when compared to the inlay. 1. TERRANO and 8. BANAIRE
CONDITION AS NEW BUT NOT SEALED. LAST ONE.
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION
| 1. TEARANO
2. MIPAY HAVELOGNE
3. AVY REHE
4. NAO RIKIAHE
5. VERY AGNE
6. MAGNENO AKOHO
7. HOY ABA
8. BANAIKE
9. LEMBA KOTONDREGNE
10. AVY ETO ZAHAY
11. KO VARIAGNE |
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| THIERA BRUNO | VAZOMANONJA | TB2002 | CD | £ 5.00 | |
Singer and composer Thiero was well known during the 70's and 80's and now is making a comeback with the release of this lovely new album.His softly lilting voice is perfectly matched to the fragrant guitar and drum accompaniment while it realy comes into its own on the gentler love songs. One of those albums that you can litterally drift away with. (60M/13T)
CONDITION AS NEW. Played once for clips. | 1. ETSY BABEKO
2. ITY HIRAKO ITY
3. KA TIANAO VA
4. MAFY
5. MBA MAHAFINARITRA
6. NOFY RATSY
7. RAHOLY
8. RAVOROMANIDINA
9. SEUL DANS LA NUIT
10. TSIPOLITRA
11. ANY LAVITRA
12. RALALA
13. MILA NAMAMA |
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| TIANJAMA | ASSALAM ALEKHOUM | MA1709K | TC | £ 0.00 | |
| The first of three albums featuring 'LeGrandeMaitre' Tianjama and his group. Ican promise you he didn't get that nickname for nothing. Eight tracks of Watcha, Salegy, Sigoma and Malesa music that is simply overflowing with his superb guitar playing. Suffice it to say that singing is beautiful, the guitar as good as anything from Paris and the music wonderful. A real bit of Malagasy magic. | |
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| TIANJAMA | SOANADA | MA0209K | TC | £ 25.00 | |
Watcha, Salegy and Bawejy are the styles of music that the group play on this 60 minute and 12 track album. The inlay says 13 tracks and 70 minutes but somewhere along the line they lost 3 tracks but added 2 others! Watcha with its profusion of guitars sounds gorgeously East African Rumba in style, while the Salegy fairly belts along with it's bounding island beat. Bawejy seems to melt the other two styles together into a very addictive and distinctive rhythm of its own. Lovely lively vocals throughout and some incredibly beautiful guitar playing, almost Soukous style, have made this my favorite Madagascan album of all time. Totally different from the 'Euro' releases of Malagasy music, this one is essential listening. (If they ever come to the U.K. this is one group that you mustn't miss at any price).
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION | 1. SOANADA
2. DONIA REGAREGA
3. ATERO AMY BABANA
4. SANGA SIRANA
5. SABINA
6. DADY ROPILANY
7. ZEGNY VAOVAO
8. TSIAKAFARA TODY
9. VOLA PARATA
10. DOUDOU FINI
11. ZAHO TANORA + IADAN I TOTO
12. EKA LEMARUY (1ere partie) |
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| TIANJAMA | SPECIAL MALESA | MA0509K | TC | £ 20.00 | |
A couple of tracks from the previous album will be found on this one but as this time all seven tracks are played in the soft keyboard/accordion style of Malesa they are almost unrecognisable. While not as dance orientated as the other two albums the music still manages to enthrall the listener with its soft vocal harmonies and bouncy guitar playing to the Malesa rhythm. The more I listen the more I love it. RECOMMENDED and VERY RARE.
CONDITION AS NEW BUT NOT SEALED, SPINE HAS FADED FROM GREEN TO BLUE.
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION
| 1. HODY ZAO AMARAY
2. OAH MALESA
3. INO MAHA MAIKY AVAO
4. OAH NINE
5. SAMY MIHETSKY
6. EKA LEIMARIJY
7. MBOLA HO AVY ZAHO |
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| TIRIKE | AMPANIHY - DANINA | 1409K | TC | £ 0.00 | |
| A smashing album from this trio who play modern music and songs from the south of the Island. They start out with a slow intro track but it then gathers pace with the drums driving the other eight tracks at express speed. The guitars are great with plenty of sparkling Island style riffs. The vocals are very good and the addition of a bit of more ethnic style percussion offsets the rather westernised sound of the keyboards. | 1. VINANTO
2. ANA IZAY
3. BELINO MENIKO
4. KARERA
5. SAMONINA
6. MANDEFERA
7. DANINA
8. MOLIARIHA
9. ALAMINO VALE |
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| TIRIKE | OVAO FOMBANAO | OVAO | TC | £ 12.00 | |
A hot and throbbing dance album from Etindraza Enomeany Augustin and Tirike, not to be confused with Tarike which means band. Also from the land of the thorns, they play a foot stomping style called Tsapika with a bit of Salegy thrown in for good measure. I wouldn't describe their superb guitaring as fast but I hear they've got coolers fitted! Just listen to 'em go on Tsy Mijaly, makes you wonder where Diblo goes for his holidays doesn't it? PURE MAGIC. (F.T.Index. Tsy Mijaly, Mararegn'alko, Senge Senge, Valiko Tiako, Hajalany Malaza.) [10T/51M]
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION | 1. OVAO FOMBANAO
2. MARAREGN'AIKO
3. SENGE SENGE
4. HAJALANY MALAZA
5. TSY MIJALY
6. ANDEHA AHO BABA
7. VALIKO TIAKO
8. NAHODA
9. TAMBATAMBAZO
10. MIPOLIA IHA |
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| TSANGA | DELY | TSAN | TC | £ 12.00 | |
The second album from Tsanga is a softer and more melodic affair with the accent firmly on the vocal versatility of Madagascan song. Musically it takes new directions with all sorts of influences being used to enhance the traditional styles of the island. The duet on Tsara Rinea uses a gospel background with plucked strings that sounds a bit Italian or listen to the heart string tugging vocals and semi-jive music on Misaraky. Lovely album. (F.T.Index: Dely, Misaraky, Tsika Ho Agny, Befandriana Atsimo, Jangobo Anareo Zaho, Tsara Rinea . ) [10T/41M]
BRAND NEW AND STILL SEALED. | 1. DELY
2. HIHETSIKY
3. SAKAMBINO
4. TSY MAVANDY
5. MISARAKY
6. I LOVE U JERUSALEM
7. BEFANDRIANA ATSIMO
8. JANGOBO ANAREO ZAHO
9. TSARA RINEA
10. TSIKA HO AGNY |
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| TSANGA | VOROMALALAKO | VOROMALAKO | TC | £ 12.00 | |
Guitarist and singer Tsanga hails from the South-West of the island and is known locally as the Lionel Ritchie of Madagascar! As South African radio stations are not far away the music on side 'A' clearly shows their influence with some very nice Zulu traditional, mbaqanga and even a bit of acapella. Over on 'B' the local guitar driven Tsapiky style takes over with 'Anakareo' setting a blistering pace in the hot shoe shuffle stakes. Who the hell needs 'Weight Watchers' when you can dance yourself to a frazzle with the Tsapiky! (F.T.Index: Soa Ny Manambale, Anakareo, Se Nombia, Midoladola Ty Ampela, Voromalalako, Ka Simba, Mirengirenge. ) [10T/48M]
BRAND NEW AND STILL SEALED. | 1. MIDOLADOLA TY AMPELA
2. KA SIMBA
3. LAMASINY
4. ENGAO AGNE
5. SOA NY MANAMBALE
6. HIRA FITIAVANA
7. ANAKAREO
8. MIRENGIRENGE
9. SE NOMBIA
10. VOROMALALAKO |
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| TSIMIHOLE | SOAKE | TSIM | TC | £ 0.00 | |
I've listened to loads of Madagascan albums but I must admit that I hadn't heard anything quite like this one with no two tracks even similar! The five piece group led by Tsimihole use all the various styles of the island and some influences that you can't quite put your finger on. Fast or slow, guitars and or drums, some nicely crafted keyboard and all the way through their absolutely brilliant singing. Just wait till you hear the South African Jazz, Acapella and Salegy mix of 'Banake', the Hira gasy sound of 'Meo-lera' or the 'Ladysmith' style harmony of 'Vara'. (F.T.Index: Soake, Vara, Banake, Velon-tegna, Lomallaly, Meo-lera. ) [8T/34M] Info about the cover from Mimy, Tsimihole's little brother: From left: Lahike ( backing vocals, dancer), Zan ( my cousin: backing vocals, dancer), Rova (my sister, backing vocals, dancer), I am behind Rova with the congas, far right is Tsimihole.
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION
| 1. SOAKE
2. TRIBONALIN' AGNAHARE
3. VETON TEGNA
4. LOMALITALY
5. MEO-LERA
6. BANAKE
7. VARA
8. LETSALKA SY LEBOKA |
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| VADY NAVELANI AND SAHONDRAFINA | HIRA GASY | MA90017K | TC | £ 20.00 | |
On the cover a Madagascan fiddle player, should be interesting I thought, little knowing what was in store. This one hour tape forms just a part of an all day musical competition which is very popular in the central highlands. It starts with fiddler and M.C. Vady playing a sort of Irish jig that is suddenly overtaken by a host of deafening French military style drummers. In their turn they are accompanied by competing male and female choirs plus the audience who not wanting to be left out of the fun, join in at every opportunity. Sounds like a madhouse? Too true, but great fun! Also included is a finely printed 16 page double sided fold up of the lyrics of all the songs in Malagasy. You might need a magnifying glass to read it though. The tape was released in 1991 and is numbered 251. Only one mention on the whole WWW and you are reading it. Rarer than rocking horse poo.
CONDITION AS NEW BUT NOT SEALED
ON CD-R IN MY COLLECTION
| AS THERE ARE NO TRACKS THIS IS JUST A FEW RANDOM SAMPLES TAKEN FROM THE FIRST 20 MINUTES WHICH WILL MAKE YOU WONDER WHAT IS IN THE NEXT 40 MINUTES.
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
FOURTH
FIFTH
SIXTH |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | DESTINATION MADAGASCAR | MA1006 | CD | £ 20.00 | |
Well having looked through the web I only found one more mention of this CD. I did find some very poor recordings made from a tape version on YouTube but that was all. It was made in 1995 when MARS sent me the album but they asked me not to advertise it as they had not completed it yet. The tape has the same track listing so I don't know what happened there but I think this CD may have had a very limited release. I have checked out the tracks and most have been culled from other MARS label albums except for 2, 4, 12 and 13 which I couldn't find anywhere else but this CD. The cover has three pages of details about the artists and the songs which is all in French. Don't worry as the people at MARS also typed out a version in English just for me which I will include with the CD.
CONDITION AS MINT. Played twice once when I got it back in 1995 and just now for the clips. | 1. OMBY SARETY - SOLEY
2. FAMADIHANA - TARIKA SAHONDRAFINA
3. OYABA - TEARANO
4. MARESAKA - JIDHE
5. TSARA OLOBE - NINIE
6. SALAKAO - VAOVY
7. BANJA MALALAKA - MILY CLEMENT
8. SEGASY - ENSEMBLE DE VALIHA
9. TSOA LAHOSANY - FANJAVA
10. SAVONY ZESTA - BABATA
11. OVAO FOMBANAO - TIRIKE
12. VIAVY METISSE - MOSY
13. AFINDRAFINDRAO - SOLEY
14. VELONO - JAOJOBY
15. GORISAGORISA - JEAN FREDY |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | LE VALIHA | PS65046 | CD | £ 10.00 | |
A superb album of traditional valiha and guitar music from Randafiso Sylvestre and Ramaronadrasana Jean-Baptiste on valiha and Rakotomavo Germain and Rabemananjara David on guitars. Not to be missed. 17 tracks.
Condition as new. Played once for clips | 1. AFINDRAFINDRAO
2. SENTO
3. MAHAGAGA
4. TAKARIVA DIAVOLANA
5. FALIFALY
6. ANGOLA
7. NY LANITRA MANGAMANGA
8. MILALAO NY ANKIZY
9. HAFATRA
10. TORAPO
11. APELA MATAHO-DRANGO MAVO
12. TSARA TSODRANO
13. LEHILAHY MODY
14. MANRITERY LOHA
15. IZAHAY SY MALALA
16. SOMAMBISAMBY
17. MIFOHAZA RABETORIMASO |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | LE VALIHA | PS65046MC | TC | £ 0.00 | |
A superb album of traditional valiha and guitar music from Randafiso Sylvestre and Ramaronadrasana Jean-Baptiste on valiha and Rakotomavo Germain and Rabemananjara David on guitars. Not to be missed. 17 tracks.
CONDITION AS NEW BUT NOT SEALED | 1. AFINDRAFINDRAO
2. SENTO
3. MAHAGAGA
4. TAKARIVA DIAVOLANA
5. FALIFALY
6. ANGOLA
7. NY LANITRA MANGAMANGA
8. MILALAO NY ANKIZY
9. HAFATRA
10. TORAPO
11. APELA MATAHO-DRANGO MAVO
12. TSARA TSODRANO
13. LEHILAHY MODY
14. MANRITERY LOHA
15. IZAHAY SY MALALA
16. SOMAMBISAMBY
17. MIFOHAZA RABETORIMASO |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | LES GRANDS MAITRES DU SALEGY | CDS7026 | CD | £ 12.00 | |
Great compilation of fast paced Salegy music from well known and a few lesser known artists. Have a listen and be prepared to get hooked.
CONDITION AS NEW. Played once for clips. | 1. BONNE ANNEE - BODISY RENE
2. TSY LOVA - TIANJAMA
3. ATER MODY - BATMEN MUSIC (ANDRIANAMBINY BEZARA)
4. RAHA TSY AZO FAMARANA - LIBERTY (MOHAMED ABDALLAH KARIM)
5. NY ZAZA - FANJAVA (RANDRIANAMBINA ETIENNE)
6. BAL TOUJOURS - JEAN RIGO
7. DADY ROPILANY - TIANJAMA
8. SAMBIAVANONO - J. B. (ANDRIANAMBINY BEZARA)
9. MANAKORY TSARA BE - JIDHE
10. ANAREO MAMANGY - PASCAL ET JIDHE
11. MBOLA TSARA VA - BATMEN MUSIC (ANDRIANAMBINY BEZARA) |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | MADAGASIKARA 1 | CDORBD012 | CD | £ 12.00 | |
The traditional music and song of Madagascar which was performed all over the island and recorded by the team from Globestyle Records back in 1986. Comes with an 8 page booklet cover with information on the artists and their music. Wonderful sounds from accordions plus a variety of home grown Madagascan instruments. Do have a listen.
Condition as New. Played once for clips. | 1. AFINDRAFINDRAO - RAKOTOFRA and MARTIN RAKOTOARIMANANA
2. FEAN BALIHA - DANIEL TOMBO and MARCELINE VAVIROA
3. BONNE ANNEE AMIN NY TANANA - GEORGES NORBERT and L HONORE ROSA
4. FAMBOLENA ETO MADAGASIKARA - RABENAIVO GROUP
5. NILENTIKA/TAZANA KELY - DAVID ANDRIAMAMONJY
6. MAHATSIAROTSIARO FANINA AEO ZEHO - TSIMIALONA VOLAMBITA
7. KING'S SONG (ANDRIANAMPOINIMERINA)- MARTIN RAKOTOARIMANANA
8. DIA MAHAORY - DANIEL TOMBO and MARCELINE VAVIROA
9. NAMEETA IMAINTSO - TSIMIALONA VOLAMBITA
10. VIAVY ROSY - EMMANUEL RANDRIAMAINTY
11. MAMAKIVAKY ALANKIMININA - GEORGES NORBERT and L HONORE ROSA
12. KILALAO - ZE ZE ET GROUPE SON |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | MADAGASIKARA 2 | CDORBD013 | CD | £ 12.00 | |
The second album this time of popular music and song from Madagascar although strangely there is no Salegy in there. All but track 9 were recorded at Studio FA in Antananarivo by the team from Globestyle Records back in 1986. Track 9 was recorded at Nonot's home where he had assembled a band for the recording. Most of the other recordings were done in a marathon 15 hour session on the last day of the trip and what may be missing in fidelity is more than made up for by the enthusiasm and the performances of the musicians. Comes with an 8 page booklet cover with information on the artists and their music. Do have a listen.
Condition as New. Played once for clips. | 1. RAHA MANINA ANY - ROSSY
2. ENTO RORA - ZEZE ET GROUPE SON
3. MADIROVALO - MAHALEO
4. TSAPIKA 2000 - TRIO FA
5. TOTOY TSARA - NY SAKELIDALANA
6. SAROTRA - LES SMOCKERS
7. VOROMBY (OISEAU DE FER) - TARIKA SAMMY
8. NY ANY - ROSSY
9. MALAZA AVARATNA - NONOT KIDZA
10. AZA MBA MANARY TOKY - TARIKA SAMMY |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | MEGAMIX | MA90006K | TC | £ 15.00 | |
Madagascar's own answer to 'Madagasikara 2'. Ten tracks from some of the Islands top groups. Starts with a soft melody from CADENCE BLEUE which I thought was a bit dreary but JOHARY soon come to the rescue with a nice bouncy track which has overtones of Sax Jive! My favorite track next from TSANGA, beautiful vocals and a thumping beat. Super song and very catchy. Then another beaut from disco group BARTH followed by a bit of magic from the Islands best known group ROSSY. Next is a strange choice from EJEMA as they have chosen one which features Fanja who only sings two tracks on their album and not in their usual style. Then on to POOPY and a French disco style track. Madagascan sound to the front in the drum and guitar playing on this fragrant piece from LILA. Then crash into MAX EXCEPTION with their 'Disco Mad' style. FEON'ALA finish of with their thumping title track Batrelaka. Great compilation.
CONDITION AS NEW BUT NOT SEALED. LAST ONE IN STOCK. | 1. MAHERY NY FITIA - CADENCE BLEUE
2. BYE BYE HOE - JOHARY
3. TSY NIOVA - TSANGA
4. TALAGNOLO - BARTH
5. RAMALALA - ROSSY
6. JARINA BANOA - EJEMA
7. ANDAO HANDIHY - POOPY
8. LAHY E - LILA
9. MANDEHA MAITARA - MAX EXCEPTION
10. BATRELAKA - FEONALA |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | MUSIQUES DE MADAGASCAR | 92537-2 | CD | £ 12.00 | |
| Superb compilation of songs from Levelo, Zakaria, D'Garry, Barth and Tianjama. Beautifully played music which features acoustic guitar, drums, kabaosa (a small lute) and flute.The singing of all the artists with or without their chorus is also superb. Not to be missed. (15T/57M) | 1. KIVARIVARY - LEVELO
2. ANGOLAVAITRA - LEVELO
3. TSY RANON'IKOPA - ZAKARIA
4. ALAN'OLO - ZAKARIA
5. ANATRA - ZAKARIA
6. VELOMA HANO ANTSONY - ZAKARIA
7. NY ANY DAGO - ZAKARIA
8. BETEPOTEPO - GARRY
9. BIBY AOMBY - GARRY
10. ZAZARAO - GARRY
11. MILAMINA - GARRY
12. BALANSY MITONGILA - GARRY
13. OAH VALE - BARTH
14. OAH MALESA - TIANJAMA
15. DADY ROPILANY - TIANJAMA |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | SALEGY COMPILATION | SACO | TC | £ 15.00 | |
| This compilation album features a cracking set of Salegy dance tracks with contributions from a selection of top artists - Akory Kabaro (from Mily Clement - OMDA2409K) Poopy *, Antagnavo (from Fanjava - MA2109K), Goka (from Liberty - LIBE), Batmen Music*, Feon'ala*, Soanada (from Tianjama - MA0209K), Dedesse*, J.B.* and Jean Rigo*. (F.T.Index: They are all good and in brackets you will find the artist that released the track. If it is marked * then the track is only available on this compilation. ) Released back in 1994 and I couldn't find a mention of it anywhere on the internet that is how rare it is. [10T/49M] BRAND NEW AND STILL SEALED. | 1. MANDRORA MANTSILANY - MILY CLEMENT
2. NY ANTSIKA - POOPY
3. ANTAGNAVO - FANJAVA
4. GOKA - LIBERTY
5. MBOLA TSARA VA? - BATMEN MUSIC
6. TSY LANY VANDY - FEON'ALA
7. ATERO AMY BABANY - TIANJAMA
8. NY ATY - DEDESSE
9. AMBOARA SAINGY- J.B.
10. BAL TOUJOURS CHOC - JEAN RIG0 |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | VALIHA MALAGASY | 464492-2 | CD | £ 25.00 | |
Released in 2000 and originally recorded over 40 years earlier by French musicologist Charles Duvelle who sadly passed away in 2017. It comes with a 20 page bookfront full of English/French details about the music, artists, instruments and photos. The quality of the recordings is superb as you would expect with anything made for the Ocora label.
Condition as new. Played once for clips | 1. MAROVANY ET CHANT
2. DUO DE VALIHA
3. MALAIMBALY
4. REVAREVA
5. AIR MAROFOSTSY
6. DIAVOLANA FENOMANANA
7. RAMANDRIANA
8. SOAMANIRY
9. NAVY ZAO KOTO
10. RAMASITERA
11. MIFOHASA RABETORIMASO
12. SAMY FALY
13. DIAN NY MPIANTSENA
14. MOKATEJY
15. ASSOMBO |
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