Strut continues its essential compilation series of Indian Ocean sounds with ‘Alefa Madagascar’, the first compilation to document the unique culture of salegy, soukous and soul on the island during the ‘70s and ‘80s.‘Alefa Madagascar’ showcases the rich variety of sounds during this heyday of Malagasy music: Roger Georges’ ‘Mama’ and Jean Kely et Basth’s ‘Andosy Mora’bring the raw energy of salegy, influential band Los Matadores drop military drums and Hammond soul in the classic ‘Andeha Hanarato’; Mahaleo’s ‘Izahay Mpamita’showcases the band’s powerful folk sound, a crucial voice emerging from the Rotaka farmer and student protests of 1972, while Terak’Anosy Group work arounda stomping Congolese guitar groove. The era paved the way for many of the household names of Malagasy music today including Jaojoby, D’Gary and Lego.

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  • 1. Jean Kely Et Basth - Andosy Mora
  • 2. Soymanga - Moramora Zoky
  • 3. Roger Georges - Mama
  • 4. Ny Anjarasoa - Mahonena
  • 5. Charles Maurin Poty - Amboliako Fary
  • 6. Mahaleo - Izahay Mpamita
  • 7. Papa James - Ngtma Hoe
  • 8. Los Pipitos Et Leur Ensemble - B.B. Gasy
  • 9. Jeanot Rabeson Et Son Orchestre - Jazz Sega
  • 10. Feon'ala - Farahy

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  • 1. Terak' Anosy Group - Soaliza
  • 2. Saka Dit the King - Ody Ody (Tsy Mentsy Mandroso)
  • 3. Michael - Razana Tsy Ho Meloko
  • 4. Falafa - Rapela
  • 5. Los Matadores - Andeha Hanarato
  • 6. Nino Rafah - Oa Niny J
  • 7. Kaiamba Orchestra - Tokatoka
  • 8. Atrefy Andriana - Zaka Tiako Mamolaka Keriko