Madagascar Discography of CDs

Madagascar music CDs Track Listing of songs: Lehilahy Mody; Afindrafindrao; Niadivan' NY Zanako; Izahay Sy Malala; Tanindrazana; Mazava Atsinanana; Oay Iahy; Ralina; Mandihiza Rahitisikitsika; Malaso; Malaso; Kala PETA; Jazz Gasy; Fali-Faly; Na Tsara Tarehy Aza Ianao; Mifohaza Rabetorimaso;

Madagascar discography People who make fun of the accordion simply don't know what they're talking about. Unfairly characterized in the popular mind as the tool of galumphing Middle Europeans playing Lawrence Welk-style polkas, the accordion in the proper hands is a richly varied and satisfying musical instrument capable of impressive emotional and musical range. The seven lengthy instrumentals on Madagascar's debut album tend to favor the minor key and moody side of the instrument, but Michael Lambright is clearly a gifted squeezeboxer. The Baltimore-based musician is joined by brother Anthony Lambright on musical saw (another instrument that never gets its proper due, producing an otherworldly, ethereal drone that is used beautifully throughout the album) and a variety of other instrumentalists on glockenspiel, acoustic guitar, and various other oddments. The resulting music is gloriously melancholy, even on fairly upbeat tracks like the playful "Brief Stroll/The Velvet Parasol." More representative is the dirge-like opener, "All That Spring You Could See Halley's Comet," with its vaguely Balkan pulse and wistful melody. Somewhere between the faux-Eastern European vibe of DeVotchKa and the post-rock gloom of Canadian bands like Do Make Say Think and Explosions in the Sky, Forced March is an endlessly fascinating and enjoyable album. ~ Stewart Mason Live Recording

Madagascar songs The second album by Baltimore-based instrumental ensemble Madagascar is, in the best possible way, more of the same as their marvelous debut, Forced March. There are six tunes on this half-hour album, all but one (a charming recasting of the Chanukah staple "S'Vivon") in the five- to nine-minute range. Each one features accordionist Michael Lambright and his musical saw-playing brother Anthony Lambright, supported by percussion (including prominent glockenspiel parts), acoustic guitar and electric bass. The largely minor-key tunes are reminiscent of higher profile acts like Beirut and A Hawk and a Hacksaw, but Madagascar ...

Madagascar CD discography The first time on CD for the 1981 album by Madagascar - Spirit Of The Street. Tracks: Pay Attention, This Is When It Counts, Rainbow, Baby Not Tonight, Dance Spirit Dance, Playin' With Fire, Here Today, Gone Tomorrow, Thank You For Our Song, Internation Personnel: Donald Griffin (guitar); Gerald Albright (flute, saxophone); Raymond ...

Madagascar albums Track Listing of songs: Sadamena; Saoro NY Aina; Zafinimpanjato; Mivalagna Any Mahazoarivo; Tabataba; Kilapapa; Tsy Misy Raha Manao Manao Akory; Tsiroanomandidy; Tagnalahy; Nahazo NY Raha Tiany; Nandeha Tsa Nilaza Dia; Soa Re NY Manakavana; Namasoa Ê; Pilage du Riz et Travail du Tamis;

Madagascar music CDs Track Listing of songs: I Like to Move It; I Like to Move It; I Like to Move It; I Like to Move It; I Like to Move It;

Madagascar discography Track Listing of songs: You're Beautiful; You're Beautiful; You're Beautiful;