Valiha Malaza

by Rakotozafy

Overview

The tube-zither valiha is one of the pinnacles of Malagasy music, typical in its mix of Southeast Asian and African ingredients. This re-release of the '60s recordings of the instrument's best-known master is much the best of Globestyle's Malagasy issues, and a worthy substitute for the vanished Ocora valiha album (which also, incidentally, included cuts by Rakotozafy). ~ John Storm Roberts

Product Details

Release Date:	10/03/1995
Label:	Globe Style / Globe Style/Ace
UPC:	0029667302821

Tracks

1. Salama'nareo Tompoko O! (Avy Izahay Vahiny)
2. Ramanjareo (NY Any Aminay)
3. O Zaza NY Fandeha Diasa
4. Botofetsy
5. Tonga Teto Lala
6. Hitako O!
7. Mandrosoa Lahy Mahaeva
8. Miasa Tsara Raha Manambady
9. Isa, Roa, Telo
10. Rey Lahy, Rey Lahy
11. Varavarankely
12. Tangalamena
13. Sega Vaovao Valiha Malaza
14. Lekatseka
15. Mandihiza Raha Manan'elatra
16. Samy Faly
17. Iadiavan-Janakao Aho Rafozako
18. N.Y. Fitiavana Raho Vao Miaraka
19. Fisaorana

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Rakotozafy   Primary Artist,Valiha,Voices,Zither,Marovany

Technical Credits

Claire Duchen   Translation
Ben Mandelson   Compilation Producer,Liner Notes,Sleeve Notes
Nick Robbins   Producer,Post Production
Rakotozafy   Composer
Ray Topping   Paintings,Cover Illustration
Dave Farrow   Design
Charles Duvelle   Photography
Elie Rajaonarison   Song Notes
Hanitrarivo Rasoanaivo   Translation,Song Translation
Paddy Bush   Photography
David Farrow   Package Design