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Artist Profiles: Sylvestre Randafison

Angel Romero July 22, 2019 No Comments MadagascarMalagasy musicSylvestre Randafisonvaliha

Valiha maestro Benjamin Sylvestre Randafison was born in Madafascar in 1928. In addition to playing and promoting the usea of the valiha, Sylvestre Randafison also…

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Artist Profiles: Rakotozafy

Angel Romero July 22, 2019 No Comments MadagascarMalagasy musicRakotozafyvaliha

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…

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Artist Profiles: Mama Sana

Angel Romero July 5, 2019 No Comments MadagascarMalagasy musicMama Sanavaliha

Singer-songwriter and valiha musician Mama Sana was born in 1900 in Madagascar. She was a charismatic artist, dressed in traditional clothing with coins braided into…

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Artist Profiles: Justin Vali

Angel Romero July 2, 2019 No Comments Justin ValiMadagascarMalagasy musicvaliha

Justin Vali was born in 1964. He is one of the best-known valiha (bamboo tube zither) players in Madagascar. He also plays other traditional instruments…

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