World Music Potpourri - Tarika (Madagascar)

[TakaraSakura]

Amazing. Beautiful music! XD

[TheSimetu]

its like indonesian music, called DANGDUT.

[red1998red]

Is there a specific name for this song?



[richmanpoman1]

I don't like this AT ALL.

[machie13]

their music makes me so happy. :)

[TheMoreninho23]

greetings from brazil !! eu amo esta musica!!!!

[SHSATNewYork]

They are very genuine and entertaining!

Look at that 2:00

[SlyMcNulty]

Hey, this is actually pretty good!

Can't work out if the people are african or asian? That'll be Magagascar then!

[Mohammed8778]

dat nigga knows how to play da bass

[clarinervium]

@NirinaGasikara Nice, I can see the malagasy people looks almost same like me :) So you're like my far brothers/sisters? Greetings from Indonesia.

[kianatehrani]

I AM FREAKIN' IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG! OMG! <3

[randriamandresy]

@sherrxyz> you're welcome, bro :D you'll never leave Madagascar when you'll see how beautiful this country is

[clarinervium]

Hey.. isn't that shaky2 bamboo thing is called "Anklung" an instrument from Indonesia?

[juanpazongochulo]

Awesome!

[danieldemol]

How beautiful the amazing sound and spirituality of the African people is :)

God bless them!

[starfire56500]

omg i just love the way it sounds and the way that the different instuments are played. Its just the type of music that makes you really happy and cheerful

[princesstarika]

Wow they are great. I didn't know that I share my name with a famous group and the amazing thing is that they debuted in my birth year. :3

[sobren15]

...raaaaaa.. Hanitra looks great :) tsy kivy is still my fav yet though :)

[nirysoa]

I'm quite surprised that Ndriana's post has been taged as a spam. His point of view is not wrong at all. Tarika's music is not really malagasy. They mixed sonunds from many countries but I think it's because they wanted to stick to an "ethnic" style, which is not bad, though.

I love Tarika but I wouldn't say their rythm is malagasy.

Good job anyway.

[denray707]

what a beautiful song

[denray707]

What a beautiful song

[teknologik101]

I love how these people take care of nature that's how life should be. They glamorize nature.... in the western hemisphere we glamorize cars.

[kenavo2103]

@teknologik101 What? These people take care of nature? You must joking! Since 1965, they have destroyed over 70% of their unique forest leading to the disappearance of some animal species!

[LorenzoNW]

@kenavo2103 I don't think you understand the politics in Madagascar. It's the corrupt politicians and multi-nationals that are destroyed the ecosystem, not the Malagasy people.

[kenavo2103]

@LorenzoNW Well I don't know whether I understand or not but one thing I am sure about is that it's certainly not only due to their corrupt politicians and greedy multinationals, the people of this island have largely participated in the dreadful destruction with their traditional slash-and-burn cultivation without any forest planification behind. I know, I grew up with them and I loved them but tomorrow doesn't exist for them!

[gjc82071]

@teknologik101 That's why the island's diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife are severely threatened by human settlement and traditional slash-and-burn practices which have denuded Madagascar of 95% of its original forest cover. The West is far more environmentally conscious than most of Africa & the 3rd world. If you knew anything about environmentalism, you'd know that. Dude, environmentalism is great & all, but get your facts straight, rather then make ridiculously false statements.

[DaveBritish]

@teknologik101 sorry for answering my words, Africa is also Western hemisphere, but you're right they express in their musicwhat life's worth!!!!

[MrLowrevia]

@teknologik101 they keep cutting thei forest till nothing is left, vey destructive people!

[africanbeauty777]

nice.

[nublackmusic]

shake that thang get down!

[MrPiccolobass]

Beautiful!!

[sherrxyz]

i saw this song on documentary about madagascar i dont know much about this place and their music but willing to learn, i am jamaican and learning about different cultures i know she is one of their top artist ,i dont know any other song she did still searching , great people

[TheMoreninho23]

man, i'm so high...i love this song!! its changed my life!!! my friends only listen to lady gaga--it makes me sad. so i smoke some more :D

[MiaColuchi3]

what is the name of this song and from who is it!? o.o

[Flow2302]

Thaanks :) This video really helped me to do my work on Madagascar :)

[MiranaGasy]

Tiako E!! Tarika is magic, love her, love them! I'm proud to be gasy!

[janoullah]

im done! im craviing for some koba now!!!!

[OscillatorCollective]

THIS IS AWESOME!!!

[CassiRaye1]

this is amazing, those people have beautiful features

[Beeyatchibus]

@CassiRaye1 No kidding. I guess they're a mixture of African and Asian blood.

[msayofemi1]

whas the song called

[msayofemi1]

ilove malagasy music i am from west africa but have little malagasy

[ib7tka]

présenté au festival métisses... sympa

[Mangkukutod]

@NirinaGasikara Mabuhay my fellow MALAYS! I'm a Filipino and its great to see the link in our languages. It is like visiting your distant relatives.

[Gidragidra]

@Mangkukutod I'm a Malagasy (people who stay in Madagasikara are called "Malagasy") living here in Manila...Talaga you understand sth from this song?

[sylvoalias]

Oh guys, that is very nice to hear your voice here...

More cool thank you....

This valiha is the super one of all instruments §§§§ !

[golbongo]

Tsara be

[BushmenKing]

Awesome song. And did I hear dangdut-style flute in there?

Much love from Indonesia! We sure are remote cousins, aren't we? The zither player looks just like my mate.

[BushmenKing]

@BushmenKing

Ah, and the lady held an anklung.... So is this song an acknowledgement of sorts of Malagasy's Malayic roots?

[lemurbaby]

I think it's funny the entire song is about kobindravina - the dessert you see them cooking there. It's good, but I wouldn't write a whole song about it... :P

[cristofinhosese]

I LOVE IT! im hearing east indian, aboriginal and african elements in the music, really an interesting mix!!!

[noahsdad61]

It is indeed. Madagascar has long been a cultural crossroads, with African, European, Arab, Indian, and other elements. The language is Malayo-Polynesian; their faces are beautiful blends of Asian and African; they're proudly wearing Madagascar silks--not surprising that a culture with one of Africa's few indigenous silk traditions is linked, if distantly, with Asia... Amazing.

[ashthesmart1]

is there indian influence in this music?

[Generalidibabu]

No wonder Anjoelina was a DJ

[KeikoMoon]

So cute and funny! I love it! Thanks.

[pawnhead10]

Great stuff!

[JaredChacon]

awesome!

[Tarika21]

Hey she has my name!!!

[SalmataGirl]

this song gets stuck in my head very easily

[africhika]

i love this song! it's so sweet and pleasant to the ears. their CD is amazing. great music from madagascar.

[popokinui7]

Tarika are awesome. I received my first Tarika CD today, and I absolutely love their music.  Thanks for posting this video!

[Chamelionroses]

Very nice melody :}

[awdemers]

where can i find ambaroko vadi namanao?

[saskae1]

icant belive i found this song here youtube never fails me!

[africanunited]

wonderful !!!!!!!!

i love you from Madagascar

[sylvoalias]

Exactly,

That is true that this girl whith the bracelets around her neck is not native to Mcar.

Some infos was tell me that She is come somewere from Indonesie,malaysia..or Borneo???....(not sure!),Where was come from our old parents,.(Long...long time ago).So you see yourself that We have a lot together whith her ,(language,physionomy,coutumes­, music,dance... the moove and so ones...),...For him that is a bagatel to learn and speak our dialect and language.

By...

[tgrosvenor]

Fantastic piece of music. A great catch. Love their music anyway. I want more.

[sylvoalias]

in the street,under the houses,in the market ,so hot and fresh yet! It smeeel verrry good.

[sylvoalias]

Hi friend!

SoI'm a malagasy citizen and I'll try to give you some info what are they singing about....only about koba(kuba) vao mafana:"hot koba,fresh koba!"

[sylvoalias]

Great proud for every Malagasy!

Thank!

[Denistje]

Thanks a lot for putting this on the web! I'd like to see more of Tarika!

[tgrosvenor]

Fantastic band. Great to see this. Love it. I was born in Madagascar and am very proud of this country.

[Lyzouu]

i'm proud, i'm from madagascar and i'm malagasy !! :)

[chazrania]

Hi I live this song and the video is first rate. Can you tell me what the song Koba is about, what are they singing about, I would greatly appreciate knowing and I am a fan of your country! ;-)

[sylvoalias]

They are singing also what to prepare and make it.(rice,arachide, and so ones...).

Nice music and more beautifuuul folkloric show. Wasn't it?

[rinasandy]

to danae53 : her name is not "Anch" but Antsa .

[DevineDestiny123]

I saw this on tv a while back but I never could find it until now! thanks for posting!

[kittyw0man]

ha-ha, it's me again....someone give me the words to this song? please?

and can someone tell me the meaning of the words?

[trevtmk]

great harmonies

[ngogam]

The name of the song is "Koba".

[kittyw0man]

thank you!

[kittyw0man]

what is the name of this song?

[kittyw0man]

i really like this song! lovely vocals!

[OmoOvie]

Wahhhh! I love this band! This is so cool to finally see a video of them. I can't even find pics online! Nigerian in the house!! Let's have an African music rockout everyone!!

[staplesmcjebus]

that bass intro is nothing short of spectacular.. wow hahaa

[kittyw0man]

i dont think people realize that wut u meant is that the bass cannot be less than REALLY GOOD!!! meaning it is good. (lol, people gave u thumbs down)

[danae53]

Thankyou soooo much for posting this! I absolutely love Tarika and "Anch".

[srazakatiana1]

awesome!!

To Dana 53 & rinasandy. her name is "hanitra".

[BeLataka]

that is wonderful, thanks!

[nirmar3]

pretty cool!!! reminds me back home!!!