Tarika

10: Beasts, Ghosts and Dancing with History

2004-06-23

It’s generally agreed that the band Tarika is Madagascar’s most popular and successful musical export.

Drawing from the island’s traditional sounds, the band has explored Africa’s political, cultural and musical history on 4 internationally best-selling albums.

Tarika celebrates 10 years as one of Afro-Pop’s most influential bands with this new 15 track retrospective.

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 05/2009

    PLAYING FOR CHANGE
    Songs Around the World

  • reviewed 04/2006

    Lila Downs
    La Cantina

  • reviewed 10/2004

    Charanga Cakewalk
    Loteria de la Cumbia Lounge

  • reviewed 08/2012

    LEON FOSTER THOMAS
    Brand New Mischief

  • reviewed 11/2015

    Wolf Eyes
    I Am A Problem: Mind In Pieces

  • reviewed 11/2004

    Marta Gomez
    Cantos de Agua Dulce

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.