This early line-up of Tarika Sammy was fronted by Hanitra Rasoanaivo and her sister Noro Raharimalala, along with Sammy (Samoela Andriamalalaharijaona) - who has had many different groups of this name over the past 25 years - and his cousin Tiana (Solomon Ratianarinaivo).
The song comes from their 1992 debut album Fanafody (medicine), recorded in London with the 3 Mustaphas 3 rhythm section as they embarked on their first international tour and soon gained great acclaim.
After this line-up split at the end of 1993, Hanitra, along with Noro, went on to lead Tarika who soon became Madagascar's most successful musical export of the 1990s and eventually huge stars back home.
Wonderful song, well-presented.
Now, can somebody tell me what that instrument with the gourd body is?
leftysergeant 3 months ago
Such lovely music, beauty, and spirit, such a pleasure!
schene55 8 months ago
One of my favorite best songs of Tarika, with Avelo...
msylvain59 1 year ago
Tiako..marina é !
Misaotra tompoko !
sylvoalias 1 year ago