Modeste Randriamahitasoa
Fomba. Living Our DestinySpace Shop Records MODSSCD2, 2005
01. Fomba
02. Anao Zalahy
03. Celestina
04. Zanakao Rafoza 2
05. Any Anao
06. Fitiavanas
07. Mafy
08. Tsara
09. Kopaka
10. Hoaminao
11. Piripiky
Off the south-east coast of Africa lies Madagascar and if you journey a little further in you will find Modeste Hugues Randramahitasoa, and his album Fomba (Living our Destiny), offering a musical canvas filled with the sounds of the Betroka region.
A musician since the age of 15, the musical style is called Malagasy and it combines the natural sounds of the African bush with the warm undertones found in the traditional South African gospel tradition.
The music itself is beautifully played and structured, and manages to convey a feeling of serenity and solitude – it’s just Modeste and his guitar on stage. It’s also interesting to compare his music with that of Afel Bocoum from Mali - both musicians with the guitar - to note the differences the environment can play on the music (Afel Bocoum on the River Niger, and Modeste on the Onilahy River).
His music also manages to evoke an air of melancholy and reflection, something I find more common in South American performers such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil or going back a bit, Astrud Gilberto. You can judge for yourself....
The award-winning singer songwriter Modeste is back with a gorgeous second album Fomba / Living Our Destiny. This subtle rhythms of this release is the perfect platform for the dextrous guitar genius with the smoky voice.
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