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Introducing VakokaVakoka brings together thirteen of Madagascar's most talented musicians to explore diverse traditions and push the boundaries of Malagasy music. Over a six week period this 'all star' cast from around the country worked together to create a record that showcases the island's incredibly diverse musical and cultural heritage. The resulting songs carry the joy and emotion of a remarkable group as they explore each other's musical traditions, blending the

Daby regularly performs there to a packed-out crowd

This collection of musicians include a very young Youssou N'dour

Les Kamales' tenor nightingale Nyboma Mwandido and former Afrisa ace rhythm guitarist Bopol Mansiamina

Born in Mogadishu to an Italian father and Ethiopian mother

when so many people live in more than one culture

while others have never been heard in the West

dub reggae and Afrobeat

his use of a mixture of the rhythmic patterns associated with its different styles has earned him a reputation in South Africa as something of a maskanda maestro

Larmer Tree and Blues On The Farm festivals

and Viviane Arnoux contributing accordion on the Camille Feruzi song

Their irresistible groove

As Zaire struggled under the dysfunctional regime of Mobutu

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