This song is an example of mangaliba music, a fast style that comes from the south-east coast. Hazolahy are an expressive and energetic group, jumping up and down as they play on their mangaliba mandolins of different sizes (some small, some very large). Talia is the name of a beautiful girl that has loved him and left him, and now he is calling for her to come back – come back Talia! don't you love me still?
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from Feedback Madagascar,
released August 4, 2014
Josef: mangaliba mandolin
Thominot: bass mangaliba mandolin
Benny: drums
Anita & Chantal: chorus
Composer: Thominot Fenolaza Andrianjafy
Producer: Thominot
Recorded at Tolemana 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
supported by 6 fans who also own “Talia / (a girl's name)”
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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