Rakotozafy was born in 1933. He was one of the best valiha players in Madagasca. His version of the valiha featured a total of 24 strings in the two sets, each set tuned to a different scale.
Rakotozafy made his first recordings in the 1960s for DiscoMad, released as singles and 45 EPs.
British record label GlobeStylemade sa trip in 1985 and colected some of Rakotozafy’s recordings. The label released a compilation titled Valiha Malaza in 1988.
Rakotozafy died in 1974.
Discography:
Valiha Malaza – Famous Valiha (Globe Style, 1988)
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