Sonic Collective Malagasy Traditional Instruments With Tsanta Randri WAV
Found Sound Nation presents a unique collection of traditional Malagasy sounds, showcasing the rich musical heritage of Madagascar through an exceptional sample pack performed by multi-instrumentalist Tsanta Randri.
This library features authentic instruments such as the amponga lahy and tany (traditional drums from Madagascar’s central highlands), katsa (a coastal rattle), and the valiha—a distinctive highland bamboo zither played by the Merina people. Swung, harmonized plucked phrases from the valiha intertwine with metallic triplet rhythms of the katsa and the resonant, ringing tones of the amponga drums, creating a deeply textured and rhythmically intricate sonic palette.
Recorded both in Tsanta’s home studio in Antananarivo and on tour in Antsirabe, this collection offers a rare and intimate glimpse into Madagascar’s unique harmonic language and rhythmic identity.
Tsanta Randri is a Malagasy producer and performer based in Antananarivo. Beginning his musical journey at the age of four on the flute, he grew up performing with his family band, SODIALA, alongside his parents and two younger brothers. Over the years, he has mastered a wide range of styles, from Western jazz to traditional Malagasy music.
An internationally recognized artist, Tsanta has performed with renowned Malagasy musicians including Samoela, Erick Manana, and Lalao Rabeson, and collaborated with Brazilian artist Luedji Luna on her Latin Grammy-nominated album Bom Mesmo É Estar Debaixo D’água (2020). Deeply committed to preserving Malagasy cultural heritage, he is celebrated for his expertise across numerous traditional instruments, including the sodina (flute) and kabosa (mandolin), as well as trumpet, guitar, and piano.
Credits:
- Produced by Found Sound Nation
- Edited & Mixed by Maxime Robillard
- Demo by Marcio Zygmunt
Product Details:
- 282 Samples
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