madagascarCapital is Antananarivo
Government is a Republic Currency is the Malagasy Franc Population is about 23,000,000 Total area is 226,657 square miles or 587,041 square kilometers Madagascar is an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa, east of Mozambique It is the fourth-largest island in the world. It has been the inspiration for many documentaries and movies and is one of the most interesting and intriguing places on Earth. Language is French and Malagasy |
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Music
Nataly Andria singer, songwriter
Antoine actor
Francois Bayle composer
Ramilison Besigara musician
Laurent Botokeky politician
Vaiavy Chila singer, songwriter
Mily Clement singer, songwriter
D'Gary musician
Ninie Doniah singer, songwriter
Philippe Eidel composer, music director, actor
Rakoto Frah flautist, composer
Regis Gizavo musician
Eusebe Jaojoby composer, singer
Jarifa singer, composer
Lego musician
Erick Manana singer, songwriter
Jerry Marcoss singer, songwriter
Toto Mwandjani guitarist, singer, songwriter
Naka Rabemanantsoa pianist, composer
Pastor Rahajason writer, wrote lyrics for national anthem
Andrianary Ratianarivo pianist,composer
Raymond Razafimbahiny pianist, composer
Razia singer, songwriter
Rossy musician
Anziza Salema singer
Samoela singer, songwriter
Mama Sana singer, songwriter, musician
Senge music group
Tearano music group
Terakaly music group
Tsiliva musician
Justin Vali singer, songwriter
Nicolas Vatomanga musician
Wawa singer, songwriter
PICK 3 OR 4 MUSICIANS FROM THIS LIST AND FIND A PICTURE AND SOME INFO ABOUT THEM.
FIND PICTURES OF TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTS AND INFO ABOUT TRADITIONAL MALAGASY STYLE.
Music
Nataly Andria singer, songwriter
Antoine actor
Francois Bayle composer
Ramilison Besigara musician
Laurent Botokeky politician
Vaiavy Chila singer, songwriter
Mily Clement singer, songwriter
D'Gary musician
Ninie Doniah singer, songwriter
Philippe Eidel composer, music director, actor
Rakoto Frah flautist, composer
Regis Gizavo musician
Eusebe Jaojoby composer, singer
Jarifa singer, composer
Lego musician
Erick Manana singer, songwriter
Jerry Marcoss singer, songwriter
Toto Mwandjani guitarist, singer, songwriter
Naka Rabemanantsoa pianist, composer
Pastor Rahajason writer, wrote lyrics for national anthem
Andrianary Ratianarivo pianist,composer
Raymond Razafimbahiny pianist, composer
Razia singer, songwriter
Rossy musician
Anziza Salema singer
Samoela singer, songwriter
Mama Sana singer, songwriter, musician
Senge music group
Tearano music group
Terakaly music group
Tsiliva musician
Justin Vali singer, songwriter
Nicolas Vatomanga musician
Wawa singer, songwriter
history& governmentEuropeans began arriving in the 16th century, with Portuguese explorer Diego Dias becoming the first to step foot on Madagascar, after the ship he was sailing on blew off-course.
Over the course of two hundred years, both the Portuguese and French tried (unsuccessfully) to establish settlements on the island. Between 1680 and 1725, Madagascar transformed into a pirate haven with such notable pirates as William Kidd, Henry Every, John Bowen and Thomas Tew using Antongil Bay as a base for their operations. |
Merchant ships were plundered in the Indian Ocean, Red Sea and the Persian Gulf by said pirates. European ships were stripped of their silks, cloth, spices, and jewels, while Indian cargo ships were robbed of their coins, gold, and silver.
On October 14, 1958, Madagascar was proclaimed an autonomous state within the French community. This provisional government ended in 1959 with the adoption of a new constitution and on June 26, 1960, Madagascar gained full independence.
On October 14, 1958, Madagascar was proclaimed an autonomous state within the French community. This provisional government ended in 1959 with the adoption of a new constitution and on June 26, 1960, Madagascar gained full independence.
The Madagascar flag was adopted on October 14, 1958. Madagascar gained independence from France on June 26, 1960.
Madagascar Timeline
(1774) Madagascar gained prominence amongst pirates and European traders
(1817) A treaty was issued to abolish the slave trade in return for British military and financial assistance
(1883) France invaded Madagascar during the first Franco-Hova War
(1896) Slavery was abolished
(1947) The Malagasy Uprising against French colonial rule occurred, thousands were killed
(1960) Madagascar gained independence with Philibert Tsiranana as president.
(1992) Democratic reforms were introduced and a new constitution was approved
(1993) Albert Zafy was elected president
(1996) Zafy was impeached following an economic decline, allegations of corruption, and an introduction of legislation to give himself greater power.
(2001) The senate reopened after 29 years, completing the government framework provided in the 1992 constitution that replaced the socialist revolutionary system.
(2003) Former president Didier Ratsiraka was sentenced to 10 years hard labor, accused of embezzling public funds
(2004) Thousands were left homeless after two tropical cyclones hit the island
(2005) Madagascar became the first to receive development aid from the U.S.
(2009) Dozens were killed following violent protests in Antananarivo after oppositional supported tv and radio stations were closed.
(2010) EU suspended developmental aid to Madagascar in the absence of democratic progress; Marc Ravalomanana was sentenced to life in prison for ordering the killings of oppositional supporters.
(2011) A new government was unveiled; former president Didier Ratsiraka returned after nine years in exile
(2014) Hery Rajaonarimampianina elected president
(1774) Madagascar gained prominence amongst pirates and European traders
(1817) A treaty was issued to abolish the slave trade in return for British military and financial assistance
(1883) France invaded Madagascar during the first Franco-Hova War
(1896) Slavery was abolished
(1947) The Malagasy Uprising against French colonial rule occurred, thousands were killed
(1960) Madagascar gained independence with Philibert Tsiranana as president.
(1992) Democratic reforms were introduced and a new constitution was approved
(1993) Albert Zafy was elected president
(1996) Zafy was impeached following an economic decline, allegations of corruption, and an introduction of legislation to give himself greater power.
(2001) The senate reopened after 29 years, completing the government framework provided in the 1992 constitution that replaced the socialist revolutionary system.
(2003) Former president Didier Ratsiraka was sentenced to 10 years hard labor, accused of embezzling public funds
(2004) Thousands were left homeless after two tropical cyclones hit the island
(2005) Madagascar became the first to receive development aid from the U.S.
(2009) Dozens were killed following violent protests in Antananarivo after oppositional supported tv and radio stations were closed.
(2010) EU suspended developmental aid to Madagascar in the absence of democratic progress; Marc Ravalomanana was sentenced to life in prison for ordering the killings of oppositional supporters.
(2011) A new government was unveiled; former president Didier Ratsiraka returned after nine years in exile
(2014) Hery Rajaonarimampianina elected president
geography
Madagascar is world’s fourth-largest island next to Greenland, New Guinea and Borneo. It is only a little bit larger than California. Madagascar is the farthest away from the west coast of the United States as one can get. Madagascar is often called the “Great Red Island” because it has red soils which are poor of agriculture.
climate
Temperature has a sub-tropical temperature, average temperature 82°F , 28°C
In Madagascar the climate is very warm and hot. it is colder in the mountains but in the south area it is particularly dry. The wet season in Madagascar is also the hottest time of the year. Madagascar is mostly hot though.
In Madagascar the climate is very warm and hot. it is colder in the mountains but in the south area it is particularly dry. The wet season in Madagascar is also the hottest time of the year. Madagascar is mostly hot though.
culture
Traditional dress in Northern Madagascar involves wearing the ‘lamba’. The word lamba simply means cloth or clothing but usually refers to the two matching pieces of fabric that women wear – one around the waist or chest and one around the head or shoulders.
Traditionally the lamba would have been all that was worn. Now it is usually seen worn over Western clothing.
Lamba for men
In Diego, the lamba is rarely seen on men outside of ceremonies such as ‘joros’ (offerings) and ‘burials’ etc. although it is not so uncommon to see old men wearing it in rural areas. In rural areas on the plateau area of Madagascar, I saw more men wearing them as a matter of course. This man is a village chief from the North of Madagascar – he was wearing a lamba but tried very hard to negotiate my friend’s combat trousers off him.
Lamba for women
Unlike the men, about half of women in Diego town can be seen wearing lamba. Older
women and women from the countryside who are visiting the town almost always wear it. Muslim women of Malagasy origin also tend to wear it.
Traditionally the lamba would have been all that was worn. Now it is usually seen worn over Western clothing.
Lamba for men
In Diego, the lamba is rarely seen on men outside of ceremonies such as ‘joros’ (offerings) and ‘burials’ etc. although it is not so uncommon to see old men wearing it in rural areas. In rural areas on the plateau area of Madagascar, I saw more men wearing them as a matter of course. This man is a village chief from the North of Madagascar – he was wearing a lamba but tried very hard to negotiate my friend’s combat trousers off him.
Lamba for women
Unlike the men, about half of women in Diego town can be seen wearing lamba. Older
women and women from the countryside who are visiting the town almost always wear it. Muslim women of Malagasy origin also tend to wear it.
native animals
Lemurs are often revered and protected by cultural taboo. Many origin myths make some connection between lemurs and humans, usually through common ancestry. As of 2012, there were 103 living species and subspecies of lemur, almost all classified as rare, vulnerable, or endangered