Fanamby - Want It All

Fanamby

On Dorotanety, Rajery demonstrated that he was the fastest five-fingered valiha player on the planet. Fanamby does one better by proving that he has acquired a pop sense second to none, as he harnesses his rippling bamboo-tube zither to driving Malagasy rhythms and a sparkling, folk-based, radio-friendly format. No longer performing as a one-man band with overdubbed drumming and filigree, Germain "Rajery" Randrianarisoa leads a supple quartet this time around. Bassist Olivier Andriamampianina adds a deep but airy bounce to Raymond Rakotoarisoa's effervescent percussion, while Jean-Charles Razanakoto supports Rajery's melodic whirls with lovely acoustic guitar counterpoint. But it's the vocals that give Fanamby an appeal so strong it allows the three singers to strike out alone on the a cappella "Vonjeo" with a harmonic workout reminiscent of South Africa's Ladysmith Black Mambazo. "Mandry Ve?" weaves overlapping voices above pulsing string parts that leave room for Nicolas Rakotovao's jazzy flute excursions. Previously, Rajery seemed bent on showing that losing the fingers of his right hand as a child was no detriment to instrumental mastery. Now his confidence stands shoulder to shoulder with his talent for compelling song craft, vaulting him into the front ranks of fellow Madagascar artists such as Tarika, Rossy, and D'Gary. As acoustic music goes, Fanamby goes all the way, blending natural timbres with brisk and satisfying songs. --Bob Tarte
Country USA
Manufacturer Indigo France
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 2002-04-09
UnitCount 1
Format Import
UPCs 794881660827
EANs 0794881660827

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Indigo France
Binding	Audio CD
ReleaseDate	2002-04-09
UnitCount	1
Format	Import
UPCs	794881660827
EANs	0794881660827