ZMG come from Fianarantsoa (which means “the place of good learning”), and have been playing together as a group since 1983. The song is about two lovers that have not seen each other for a year, as one has gone to the city, and has found that it is a hard struggle just to survive. They are both poor, but the one who stayed in the countryside is sending money so the lover can come back and visit.
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from Feedback Madagascar,
released August 4, 2014
Germain Ramarolahy: kabosy & vocals
Jean Paul Zara: bass guitar & vocals
Nirinambinintsoa Rakotovao: accordion & vocals
Sammuel Barijaona: guitar
Andriamihaja Ramarolahy: percussion & vocals
Ernest Ramarotiaray: drums
Composers: Germain Ramarolahy & Jean Paul Zara
Producer: ZMG
Recorded at Dady Niandrisoa Studios (Talatamaty Antananarivo)
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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
supported by 6 fans who also own “Mba Mitsiditsidiha / Come See Me”
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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