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The Rich Melodies of Madagascar: Music and Culture

Explore the vibrant music culture of Madagascar, an island with unique instruments like valiha, nlapa, kabosy, and sodina. Learn about the people, language, topography, and climate that influence their music. Discover the fusion of Hinduism and Islamic influences in their musical traditions.

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The Rich Melodies of Madagascar: Music and Culture

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  1. The Music of Madagascar By:

  2. Location/Topography/Climate • Location: Madagascar is an island located near the south east coast of Africa • Topography: Madagascar’s southwest and central areas have the highest elevation, otherwise the country is relatively flat. • Climate: Madagascar has a tropical climate.

  3. People Language: Madagascar people speak Malagasy and French. The language is taught to the young through parents and school. Education: The people of Madagascar do not believe in a high education. Houses: Their house are made of mud, brick and clay. They also have straw roofs. Occupation: 7%of the people are pro technical or managerial, and 61% are non-agricultural.

  4. Government • Madagascar has a republic run government. Their government does not support their music. • Their president (to the right) is Marc Ravalomanana. • In the top right is the republican symbol for Madagascar.

  5. Religon • The religions of the people of Madagascar are Hinduism and Islamic. • In those religions music is used in the way of praying, parties, and calibrations.

  6. Valiha • A valiha is a round bamboo tube played by plucking bicycle brake cables • The valiha is Madagascar’s national instrument Click picture above to listen to valiha

  7. Nlapa • The nlapa is an hour glass shaped, single headed drum • The nlapa is played by being struck on the top by your hand • The nlapa is made out of wood

  8. Kabosy • The kabosy is made of wood and it very similar to a guitar • The way a kabosy is played is it is strung • The kobasy comes in many shapes and sizes Click picture to the left to hear kabosy

  9. Sodina • The sodina is made of bamboo, light wood or even plastic depending on where it is made • The sodina can be a variety of lengths depending on where it was made • It is played by being blown into Click picture above to listen to a sodina

  10. Sources http://roland.ratsimiseta.free.fr/madasite/culture/images/ins-valiha.jpg http://unimaps.com/flags-africa/madagascar-flag.gif http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/travel/dg/maps/ff/750x750_madagascar_m.gif http://vitrifolk.apinc.org/jpg/instruments-valiha.jpg http://www.anglicanorthodoxchurch.org/Pictures/founderslg.jpg http://www.geidai.ac.jp/~odaka/gcat/image/214.jpg http://www.kidcyber.com.au/IMAGES/madasvillageschool.jpg http://www.mobot.org/mobot/research/madagascar/images/A/A011t.jpg http://www.pilotguides.com/images/content/destination_guide/africa/madagascar/madagascar_church.jpg http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Instruments/Images/Instruments/Cordophones/pcd2695_60a.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Madagascar#Indigenous_instruments http://www.afromix.org/html/musique/instruments/kabosy/photo_.jpg http://www.gs.kunitachi.ac.jp/collectiondb/dbpc/ppc2087.jpg http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Instruments/Images/Instruments/Aerophones/pcd2695_48b.jpg CMS Music Website http://teachers.edenpr.org/~benanderson/Exploring%20Music/WorldMusicPPT/2006/BlueHr.1/WorldMusicProjectMadagascar.ppt Go to student examples and click on 1st or 2nd hour number 6

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