Alefa Madagascar: Salegy, Soukous & Soul from the Red Island 1974-1984

Originating as far back as the 15th Century through folkloric ceremonial music and an a cappella chanting style called antsa, salegy emerged as a fast-tempoed local dance style based on 6/8 and 12/8 rhythms. By the '60s, radio was bringing in new sounds from the Congo, Mozambique, South Africa and Kenya. The strong call-and-response dialogues, rich vocal choruses and rolling triplet feel in the rhythm sections all boasted a unique Malagasy sensibility and singles started selling tens of thousands of copies, rivalling any foreign music at the time.

1: Andosy Mora - Jean Kely et Basth
2: Moramora Zoky - Soymanga
3: Mama - Roger Georges
4: Mahonena - Ny Anjarasoa
5: Amboliako Fary - Charles Maurin Poty
6: Izahay Mpamita - Mahaleo
7: Ngôma Hoe - Papa James
8: B.B. Gasy - Los Pépitos et Leur Ensemble
9: Jazz Sega - Jeanot Rabeson et Son Orchestre
10: Farahy - Feon'Ala
11: Soaliza - Terak' Anosy Group
12: Ody Ody (Tsy Mentsy Mandroso) - Saka Dit The King
13: Razana Tsy Ho Meloko - Michael
14: Rapela - Falafa
15: Andeha Hanarato - Los Matadores
16: Oa Niny Ê - Nino Rafah
17: Tokatoka - Kaiamba Orchestra
18: Zaka Tiako Mamolaka Keriko - Atrefy Andriana

Number of Discs: 2

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