At 78 years of age, Raprosy is an elder of Malagasy highland music, and he still does things the old fashioned way. When we went to collect this song from him, we were met in celebratory style, with smiles, hugs, drinks and an hour of improvised music. The music style is called horija which is traditionally sang by the mpiarakandro (the men who watch the cattle), and is full of stories and proverbs. Raprosy may be rooted in the past, but he keeps one foot in the future. He is happy to do modern collaborations (such as this one), and currently plays with the betsileo hip-hop group Oladad from track 2.
credits
from Feedback Madagascar,
released August 4, 2014
Raprosy: lokanga & vocals
Raoul: digital percussion & vocals
Composer: Traditional
Producer: Raoul
Recorded at Studio Raoul, Tamatave
supported by 6 fans who also own “Sadamenabaka / The Red And White Bow-Horned Cow”
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 “Sadamenabaka / The Red And White Bow-Horned Cow”
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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