Listen to valiha music, official instruments of Madagascar

Andrea James 4:00 am Fri Mar 9, 2018

Watch this video on YouTube. A valiha is a special zither traditionally made in Madagascar from a local type of giant bamboo. It has a lovely sound, and there's a…

A valiha is a special zither traditionally made in Madagascar from a local type of giant bamboo. It has a lovely sound, and there's a clear throughline from traditional songs played on a valiha to music of the Caribbean.

One of the best-known players is Bana Rahalahy:

Cours Valiha 000_Bana Rahalahy (http://radiotoko3.mg)

Watch this video on YouTube.

Another demonstration by Bana:

valiha.mpg

Watch this video on YouTube.

Finally, a lovely cover of Somewhere over the Rainbow.

Valiha Babah - Over the rainbow (instrumental)

Watch this video on YouTube.

• Valiha – African instrument (YouTube / Mars Mamer)

Image: Wikimedia

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