Batrelaky is a music style from southeastearn part of Madagascar especially between Manakara and Farafangana. This musical genre is mainly played with an accordion, guitar, bass and drums. It is a mostly traditional Malagasy genre.[2]
| Batrelaky | |
|---|---|
| Cultural origins | Southeastern part of Madagascar especially Atsimo Atsinanana and Fitovinany[1] |
| Typical instruments | Vocal, Guitar, Bass, accordion, Drum kit |
| External audio | |
|---|---|
 "TINAH - Ela loatry" (Example of Batrelaky) |
In gatherings to celebrate it, the multi-ethnic crowds don Firake (for the women) and salaka (for the men).
Famous Artists
edit- Bakidy Gegette
- Dat'kotry
- Lôla[3]
- Tata Rahely
- Tinah
- Willy
References
edit- ^ "Madagascar Matin » Festival Batrelaky – la culture Atsimo-Atsinanana à l'honneur !".
- ^ Ramisarivelo, Misa. "Le batrelaka, la musique traditionnelle du Nord-Est et Sud-Est". www.studiosifaka.org (in French). Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "CONCERT - Lôla, roi du batrelaky, célèbre son 20ème anniversaire de scène au Palais des Sports Mahamasina, le 1er Novembre".
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