Dedake says that 'Manekiteky' is a word that sounds like what it is – the fast picking rhythms his guitar makes when he plays it. It is also the name of a dance that invokes a lot of shoulder movement, and forms a part of the celebrations that take place in the south-west when a man gives a zebu (a humped cow) to the family of his wife-to-be. The song is a great representation of the raw, creative energy that is tsapiky music from Toliara.
credits
from Feedback Madagascar,
released August 4, 2014
Dedake: lead guitar
Frederic: vocal
Solo: bass
Rasoa / Hindry / Olivier: dancers
Composer: Dedake
Producer: Haripro
Recorded at Haripro Studios
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Vinyl version. Well, you'll hear from which medium this was sourced (cassettes), but this ain't no complaint as it puts you back into the time it was recorded. And a musically great time it was as you experience on this absolutely heartical compilation. Think this one will grow with further listening. Thanks for this one, Ostinato Records!! Markus Bader
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I have to say that this one is one of the finest compilation I've ever seen. The story, the cover, the pictures, the booklet and of course the music! Just magic, like a time machine. fabmeyer
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