Tarika - Son Egal [CD]

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One of the most groundbreaking bands on the world music scene, Tarika's re-issue of 1997's Son Egal approaches the folk music traditions of their native Madagascar with an eye towards the future.\r
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This re-issue of Tarika's landmark 1997 album, Son Egal, showcases 13 tracks that are exotic yet accessible. Produced by Simon Emmerson (Baaba Maal; Afro-Celt Sound System) and Martin Russell, Tarika's trademark harmonies, joyous and funky, shine atop the invigorating sounds of updated Malagasy traditional instruments; beautiful melodies float over modern bass lines propelling buoyant percussive grooves. But Tarika is more than just an enticingly unique world music dance band. The group has always tackled serious social problems of Malagasy concern. Previous albums have confronted such controversial subjects as the situation of women of the plight of the poor. \r
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On Son Egal, however, Tarika has upped the ante and gone for the political jugular. In the mid 1890s the French took control of Madagascar and in 1897 deposed Queen Ranavalona III. 50 years later, utilizing Tirailler Senegalais, (African troops trained in Senegal), the colonial power put down a Malagasy uprising. To the Malagasy, the African troops were all simply 'Senegalais' and years of anti-Senegalese sentiment ensued. Tarika's leader Hanitrarivo Rasoanaivo ('Anch') realized that 1997 marks the 100th anniversary of the exile of Madagascar's last queen and the 50th since the 1947 failed bid to oust the French colonials. The central theme for the new album became a call for healing historical wounds and righting modern political wrongs. In Malagasy, Sonegaly means 'Senegalese'. In French, Son Egal means 'equal sound'. \r
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Enlisting several leading Senegalese musicians who, through the lending of their talents to the sessions add a special curative as well as musical flavor, Tarika takes a bold step forward politically, socially and artistically. Recorded in Madagascar, Son Egal is a work that is of both historical import and musical adventure. It's time for reconciliation. Let's dance.\r
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Artists: Hanitra, Noro, Donne, Ny Ony, Solo, Kaauwding Cissokho, Massamba Diop, Ramanerisoa Jean Donne, Raharilala Clement Tafita, Rakotozafy Julien, Ranaivo Adolphe, Ranaivoson Roger, Randrianarivony Alain Victor, Ravoniarisoa Emilienne

Tsy Kivy [Don't Be Discouraged]

Avelo [From Ghost]

Voandalana [Fruit of the Trip]

Zotra [Transport Theme]

Sonegaly [Senegalese] [Seregalese]

Rafrancois [Rasoanaivo]

Vavaka (Prayer)

Ady [Fight]

Sento [Sigh]

Raha Tiany [Things We Like]

Forever

Diso Be [Very Wrong]

Aza Misy Miteniteny [458]