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The Music of. Madagascar. By:. 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.
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The Music of Madagascar By:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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