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…
Artist Profiles: Vakoka
Tag: Madagascar
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…
Hanitra’s Songs from Madagascar
Hanitra – Songs from Madagascar – Lasa (ARC Music EUCD2688, 2017) A frequent complaint from listeners about world music releases is that they are too…