Sylvestre Randafiso & Jean-Baptiste Ramaronadrasana
Madagascar - Le ValihaAir Mail Music SA 141083, 2002 (1987)
01. Afindrafindrao
02. Sento
03. Mahagaga
04. Takariva Diavolana
05. Falifaly
06. Angola
07. Ny Lanitra Mangamanga
08. Milalao Ny Ankizy
09. Hafatra
10. Torapo
11. Apela Mataho-Drango Mavo
12. Tsara Tsodrano
13. Lehilahy Mody
14. Maneritery Loha
15. Izahay Sy I Malala
16. Somambisamby
17. Mifohaza Rabetorimaso
The valiha, a tube zither producing a delightfully sweet, smooth sound, is one of the oldest instruments of Madagascar. It has become the symbol of cultural unity in the island. Since primitive times, it has accompanied cultural events, daily life, and even political situations as a symbol of peace (a valiha player was sent to the adversary as a sign that talks could begin, to avoid bloodshed). On this CD, Sylvestre Randafison and Jean-Baptiste Ramaronandrasana, valihas, play great pieces from the traditional Malagasy repertoire, accompanied by Germain Rakotomavo and David Rabemananjara, guitars.
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