Khaleba are from Morondava on the west coast, home to Madagascar's most iconic treescape - the Avenue of the Baobabs. The lyrics of this song talk about two people who once loved each other, but now they've had a break up. The boy recovers a bit faster from this separation and starts going out with someone new, but the girl with the broken heart becomes jealous and the boy has to be careful to avoid seeing her wherever he goes.
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from Feedback Madagascar,
released August 4, 2014
Edson Maxime Andrinirina: lead vocals
Jean Ramanantsoa Tandra / Liva / Mirana: vocals
Mirado Nirinasoa & Jean Louis: trumpets
Gilbert Rakotovao: bass guitar
Andry Razafindranaivo: electric guitar
Mami Randriamamonjy: electric piano
Dinot Sehendry: drums
Composer and producer: Edson Maxime Andrinirina
Licensed from: Khaleba
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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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