Jean Emilien is a one-man band - with his harmonica in place and kabosy (a Malagasy guitar with a special fret arrangement) in hand he can get a roomful of people dancing. Though much of his music comes from his traditional betsileo roots of the Ambalavao highlands, this song was inspired by the uptempo energy of Toliara and the south-west.
credits
from Feedback Madagascar,
released August 4, 2014
Jean Emilien: kabosy, harmonica & drum programming
Composer: Jean Emilien Rakotonamdrasana
Producer: Jean Claude Vinson
Recorded at Studio Davout
Publisher: Melodie
supported by 6 fans who also own “Toliara / (a town in south-west madagascar)”
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 “Toliara / (a town in south-west madagascar)”
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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