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Tarika
The Roots Music of Madagascar
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 Tarika,
led by the charismatic Hanitra Rasoanaivo, have been one of the
hardest working bands of the World Music circuit; Madagascar's most
successful musical export. Tarika's name means simply "the group"
or "led by" - or in their case, "the group". They
have evolved a unique, modern blend from the roots music of the different
regions of their Indian Ocean island home, strongly featuring local
instruments in a way that has been described as "virtuoso traditional
music with the energy of punk rock!" Their tight harmonies, buoyant
grooves, infectious melodies, wild instruments, energetic dancing and
captivating presentation have been a live hit all over North America
and Europe, and their albums have topped the World Music charts on both
sides of the Atlantic.
Tarika's
latest album, "Soul Makassar," just released in the States,
immediately became another World Music Chart No. 1.
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"Tarika, Madagascar's wonderband, has delivered one of the most
thematically rigorous, well-researched and intentionally provocative
world music albums ever. We're talking concept, major statement. And
the music's brilliant too."
- Rhythm Music
"Adrenaline, heart, nerve and brains. An Afropop milestone."
- Boston Phoenix
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