Like the grand beauty and wonder of its flora and fauna, Madagascar?s music is completely unique. Whether the tempos are fast with polyrhythmic precision or slow in the form of a Kabosy ballad, once one gets familiar with its sound, it can never be mistaken again. The musicians on this album are storytellers and much of their craft is improvised and has a strong foundation of expertise in their respective cultural traditions. These field recordings have been collaborative from beginning to end and here, representing the finest of these talented artists. Their music journeys across endless landscapes with some movements having the qualities of a start and finish and yet no apparent end? Seeking, recording, and sharing the intangible experience, the best of all of this, is to catch a ghost. (Limited edition LP with two-sided insert featuring images of the artist and highly detailed notes of the recording sessions)
Tracks:
Side A
1. Kavoria Lappella, Soa Vinelo Soando - Hiarake
2. Vonarivo M'Bola, Soa Vinelo Soando - Jejolave Instrumental
3. Vonarivo M'Bola - Sare Gorodogne
4. Gilbert Peramena Dit Bera - Hala Narako Rofozina
5. Zara Jean Paul - Akory Aby
6. Soa Vinelo Soando Kavoria Lappella Vonarivo M'Bola - Banaika
Side B
1. Randriana Solo, Mahalid Destin - Manambitamby
2. M'Beamdala - Beriake
3. Prosper Razafimamdimby - Na Inoa E!
4. Soa Vinelo Soando, Vonarivo M'Bola - Tsinjake Sadra Tse
5. Melina Soulala - Tsiky Dhona
6. Dabaro and Ranasoa Velonjoha - Ziabe
