Salegy

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Salegy is a popular type of Afropop styles exported from Madagascar. This Sub-Saharan African folk music dance originated with the Malagasy language of Madagascar, Southern Africa. It is noted that one of the main identifier of Malagasy Music is the Salegy rhythm. [1] Eusèbe Jaojoby, a singer from the Sakalava area of Madagascar has the reputation of being the 'King of Salegy'. [2][3]

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[edit] Artists or Bands

  • Anziza Salema
  • Arsène Félix
  • Docteur JB
  • Dr J.B. Fenoamby
  • Gérard Tsapalôko
  • Eusèbe Jaojoby
  • Jaojoby Junior
  • Joacin-tapaka
  • Lazard
  • Mister Rotsirotsy
  • Ninie Doniah
  • Paskaal Japhet
  • Solorazaf

[edit] Footnotes

  1. ^ afropop.org: Salegy, URL accessed 16 December 2006
  2. ^ rfimusique.com: Jaojoby, URL accessed 16 December 2006
  3. ^ worldmusiccentral.org: The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar, URL accessed 16 December 2006

[edit] See also

  • Dombolo
  • Malesa

[edit] External links

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