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]

External audio
audio icon "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

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  • Bakidy Gegette
  • Dat'kotry
  • Lôla[3]
  • Tata Rahely
  • Tinah
  • Willy

References

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  1. ^ "Madagascar Matin » Festival Batrelaky – la culture Atsimo-Atsinanana à l'honneur !".
  2. ^ Ramisarivelo, Misa. "Le batrelaka, la musique traditionnelle du Nord-Est et Sud-Est". www.studiosifaka.org (in French). Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  3. ^ "CONCERT - Lôla, roi du batrelaky, célèbre son 20ème anniversaire de scène au Palais des Sports Mahamasina, le 1er Novembre".