Sunday, July 15, 2012

Madagascar Mifohaza

Madagascar MifohazaMadagascar  Mifohaza (in Malagasy, "Wake Up Madagascar") is a "supergroup" of Malagasy musical acts.  
 
It features Charles Kely, Eusèbe Jaojoby, Saramba, and Razia Said.

The group was organized by Said to promote awareness of the issue of illegal logging (particularly for rosewood) in the rain forests of Madagascar.
 
They are on a U.S. tour this summer, and they played at La Fête de Marquette in Madison on Saturday evening, July 14.

The captivating dancer here (in the yellow skirt) is Jaojoby's youngest daughter.

Virtuoso guitarist Charles Kely  ("little Charles," in Malagasy) was incredible. Also terrific was the groups' second guitarist, and a really excellent bass player; they can both be seen in the first shot above.

Also in that shot is Claudine, Jaojoby's wife and the organizer of the group Saramba.

Here's a great video about Madagascar  Mifohaza.

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