Various Artists - Alefa Madagascar Format:2LP is a Fante war cry

is a Fante war cry

guitarist Tony Campbell and keyboardist/singer Glen Ricketts

Dele Sosimi

where I grew up

remains a fascinating snapshot of 1960s musical experimentation - raw

Various Artists - Alefa Madagascar Format:2LP is a Fante war cryStrut continues its essential compilation series of Indian Ocean sounds with Alefa Madagascar, the first compilation to document the unique culture of salegy, soukous and soul on the island during the 70s and 80s. Originating as far back as the 15 th Century through folkloric ceremonial music and an a cappella chanting style called antsa, salegy emerged as a fast tempoed local dance style based on 6 8 and 12 8 rhythms. By the 60s, radio was bringing