Njava is a group of three brothers and two sisters from Madagascar. Named after their father, a composer and idealist who believed in peace through…
Artist Profiles: Njava
Tag: Madagascar
Artist Profiles: Regis Gizavo
Regis Gizavo was an accordionist from Tulear. He presented himself not only as a defender of the traditions of his region (where the ethnic groups,…
Artist Profiles: Razia Said
Razia Said was born on the Eastern Coast of Madagascar of an Afro-Arabic Mother and an Indian Father. She was raised with the sound of…
Artist Profiles: Ricky Randimbiarison
Ricky Randimbiarison was born on 23 June, 1964 in a small town in the South East of Madagascar, After working temporarily with the young Malagasy…
Artist Profiles: Tarika
Tarika, led by the charismatic Hanitra Rasoanaivo, was one of the hardest working bands on the 1990s World Music circuit. Madagascar’s most successful musical export.…
Artist Profiles: Tiharea
Tiharea means wealth. It is also a trio of 3 childhood friends from southern Madagascar: Talike, Zetike and Sheilake. They grew up in the same…
Artist Profiles: Vakoka
Vakoka brought together thirteen of Madagascar’s most talented musicians to explore diverse traditions and push the boundaries of Malagasy music. Over a six-week period this…
Toko Telo at the Top of the Transglobal World Music Chart in August 2017
Toy Raha Toy, the debut recording by Malagasy superband Toko Telo is the number one album in the Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2017.…
Artist Profiles: D’Gary
Ernest Randrianasolo, better known as D’Gary, was born October 22, 1961 in Antananarivo, Madagascar. He’s Madagascar’s best known guitarist. D’Gary, is a self-taught musician. This…
Sublime Toy Raha Toy
Toko Telo – Toy Raha Toy (Anio Records, 2017) Toko Telo is a world music supergroup that brings together three of the finest and best-known…