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Found Sound Nation presents in collaboration with @splice this sample pack of Malagasy traditional instruments including amponga lahy and tany (drums traditional found in the central lands of Madagascar), katsa (coastal rattle) and valiha (highlands zither played by the Merina people) by multi-instrumentalist Tsanta Randri. Swung and harmonized plucked melodies from the valiha contrast metallic triplet rhythms from the katsa and ringing percussion tones from the amponga drums. Recorded at his home studio in Antananarivo and on tour in Antsirabe, this pack is a rare glimpse into Madagascar’s distinctive harmonic and rhythmic sensibilities. @tsanta_randri is a Malagasy producer and performer based in Antananarivo. Taking up the flute at age four, Tsanta grew up performing in the family band SODIALA with his parents and two younger brothers, mastering a number of styles from Western jazz to Malagasy folk. Tsanta has gone on to perform internationally and has played alongside a range of well-known artists from Madagascar including Samoela, Erick Manana, Lalao Rabeson and collaborated with Brazilian artist Luedji Luna on her Latin Grammy nominated album Bom Mesmo É Estar Debaixo D’água (2020). Dedicated to preserving Malagasy culture, Tsanta is a nationally renowned performer on numerous traditional instruments including sodina (flute) and kabosa (mandolin), as well as trumpet, guitar and piano. Link in our bio above for the full sample pack ⬆️.
Produced by Found Sound NationEdited and Mixed by Maxime RobillardDemo by Marcio Zygmunt
In June 2023, Found Sound Nation brought together 10 musicians from Armenia, Georgia, and Türkiye to co-create original music, develop creative approaches to dialogue and connect people across the region through artistic collaboration. The residency was hosted by the Lakhushdi House of Song, a village that has maintained ancient cultural practices through its celebration of music and musical tradition. Steeped in the rich traditions and mountains of Svaneti, Georgia, this film follows the conversations and reflections on their shared journey.
This years Sound Bridge Program starts June 5th!
Film by Lamia Lazrak(@cinemaresto )
Edited by Lamia Lazrak, Christopher Marianetti
(@cinemaresto & @nopiano )
Animation by (@josiecolt )
Color by (@lightingandcolor )
Additional Cinematography by Vincent Moon (@petites___planetes ) Leo Decristoforo(@leo.decristoforo )
Original Music by Sound Bridge Fellows, staff, and the Chamgeliani family
Sound & Mix by Christopher Marianetti
Special thanks to the Chamgeliani family, our gracious hosts at Lakhushdi House of Song, and the entire village of Lakhushdi.
Sound Bridge is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State produced by Found Sound Nation.
@usembarmenia #soundbridge
Meet @dylan.mckinstry and his beautiful guitar composition called “When Again” 😍🎸 “Wall of Amazing” series, part 61 #guitarist #acousticguitar #talentedmusicians
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