Various Artists - Tsapiky! Modern Music From Southwest Madagascar (2025)
BAND/ARTIST: Various Artists
- Title: Tsapiky! Modern Music From Southwest Madagascar
- Year Of Release: 2025
- Label: Sublime Frequencies
- Genre: Tsapiky, African Psychedelia, Highlife, Folk-Rock
- Quality: FLAC 16/44100
- Total Time: 01:00:12
- Total Size: 379 MB
- WebSite: Album Preview
The Tsapiky genre from southwestern Madagascar is a high-energy ceremonial music characterized by ecstatic vocals and a rapid, intense rhythm. Traditionally performed during multi-day "mandriampototse" rites, it serves as a spiritual bridge between the living and the ancestors. Modern ensembles utilize makeshift instruments and powerful amplification to create a unique sound that blends rural and urban traditions. The technical prowess of guitarists and vocalists, combined with a distinct independence from global industry standards, allows Tsapiky to maintain its exceptional creative intensity and cultural authenticity.
Tracklist:
1-1 MAMEHY - Je mitsiko ro mokotse ("Those who talk dirty behind your back tire themselves out for nothing") [5:27]
1-2 DRICK - Sinjake Panambola ("Dance of the rich") [6:24]
1-3 SONGADA - Tany be maneky (Name of the bass drum) [5:57]
1-4 BEHAJA - Marolinta (Name of a village on the south-western tip of Madagascar) [5:54]
1-5 MENY & ANDO - Ka tseriky iha ("Don't be surprised") [0:45]
1-6 REBONA - Zana-Konko (Name given to someone possessed by the evil spirit Konko) [6:39]
1-7 RENITSA - Arodarodao ("Go and dance!") [5:00]
1-8 BEFILA - Eka ndao ("Let's go") [4:57]
1-9 MAHAFALY MIHISA - Fanoigna (Heated debate) [5:03]
1-10 GOROP MILALAZA - Tsapiky Milalaza [6:19]
1-11 MIRASOA & MAHAPOTEKE - Bleu bleu ("Blue blue") [7:46]
Tracklist:
1-1 MAMEHY - Je mitsiko ro mokotse ("Those who talk dirty behind your back tire themselves out for nothing") [5:27]
1-2 DRICK - Sinjake Panambola ("Dance of the rich") [6:24]
1-3 SONGADA - Tany be maneky (Name of the bass drum) [5:57]
1-4 BEHAJA - Marolinta (Name of a village on the south-western tip of Madagascar) [5:54]
1-5 MENY & ANDO - Ka tseriky iha ("Don't be surprised") [0:45]
1-6 REBONA - Zana-Konko (Name given to someone possessed by the evil spirit Konko) [6:39]
1-7 RENITSA - Arodarodao ("Go and dance!") [5:00]
1-8 BEFILA - Eka ndao ("Let's go") [4:57]
1-9 MAHAFALY MIHISA - Fanoigna (Heated debate) [5:03]
1-10 GOROP MILALAZA - Tsapiky Milalaza [6:19]
1-11 MIRASOA & MAHAPOTEKE - Bleu bleu ("Blue blue") [7:46]
| World | Folk | Rock | FLAC / APE
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