Rokia Koné & Jacknife Lee share brand new song ‘Fanga’
Following the success of their 2022 collaboration album BAMANAN, Rokia Koné & Jacknife Lee return w...
Thu, 27 April 23
Rossy
Of all the musicians performing in Madagascar, it is Rossy who most capably captures the spirit of his island in music.
He is the only Malagasy to successfully combine the many languages, instruments and musical styles of the many different tribes from around the island and synthesise a music that represents the whole of Madagascar.
His domestic success has always been a result of Rossy’s awareness of current street musical trends. He constantly creates, imitates, recycles and innovates in order to come up with a new style that is immediately attractive to the people, mixing original ideas with both Malagasy and outside influences in a way that demands great talent and imagination.
Releases
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Island of Ghosts
Rossy is the only Malagasy to successfully combine the many languages, instruments and musical styles of the different tribes from around the island and synthesise a music that represents the whole of Madagascar.
Further reading
Jasdeep Singh Degun releases viral hit ‘Aapki Khushi’ ahead of May tour
The song was written for the recent critically-acclaimed Opera North of Monteverdi’s Orpheus.
Tue, 28 March 23
Track of the day: ‘Steal’ by Bob Holroyd. Remixed by Luca Bacchetti
Originally released as part of the Mangled Pianos single last summer, ‘Steal’ has been reworked...
Fri, 18 March 22
Guitarist Salif Koné demonstrates three musical styles from Mali
Rokia Koné and Les Amazones d'Afrique's guitarist demonstrates Mandigue, Bamana & Tuareg music.
Mon, 02 May 22