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 02/2006

    ANGA
    Echu Mingua

  • reviewed 12/2007

    YOUSSOU N'DOUR
    Rokka Mi Rokka (Give and Take)

  • reviewed 01/2007

    OZOMATLI
    Don’t Mess with the Dragon

  • reviewed 07/2004

    Lila Downs
    Una Sangre/One Blood

  • reviewed 06/2005

    Shukar Collective
    Urban Gypsy

  • reviewed 06/2017

    Pascal Bokar
    American Shores

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.