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UW Ethnomusicology Archives concert recordings: Sylvestre Randafison (video), 1993-04-23
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives concert recordings: Sylvestre Randafison (video)
- Dates
- 1993-04-231993-04-231993-04-23
- Quantity
- 3 items : OT - 3 vcts (Betacam SP, stereo, color); EC - 1 vct (VHS, stereo, color); Betacam to VHS conversion by Moe Herman); Duration: 1:14:00
- Collection Number
- 1993017
- Summary
- Recording of concert performance by Visiting Artists in Ethnomusicology Sylvestre Randafison at the University of Washington, Brechemin Auditorium, April 23, 1993.
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Undefined
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Sylvestre Randafison was born in 1928, a virtuoso of the valiha, considered the national instrument of Madagascar, and an ambassador of his country's music. He worked as a folklorist for the Madagascan Ministry of Cultural Affairs, making expeditions throughout Madagascar to collect more than 1,000 pieces of traditional music. As a musician he was known for performing traditional pieces with such virtuosity that he was sometimes compared to a classical musician in the Western sense. In the 1950's and 60's, his trio, Ny Antsaly, was the first traditional music group to tour extensively abroad.
- Sylvestre Randafison, 75, A Madagascan Virtuoso. New York Times, Douglas Martin
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Title of concert: Valiha Music of Madagasgar (from concert program)
Recorded with Betacam equipment by Moe Herman (audio lead from DAT recorder)
See collection 93-16 for digital audio recording of same concert.
Performer: Sylvestre Randafison/vocals, valiha (several instruments), dance (several items accompanied by cassette recording); English translations of artist announcements (in French) by Michelle Burgess-Bennett.
Contents: Introduction by Chris Waterman; Randafison: 1) Falifaly, 2) Betsiboka, 3) Hafatra, 4) Somambisamby, 5) Izahay Sy I Malala, 6) Manimanina, 7) Afindrafindrao, 8) Mahagaga, 9) Mandaniresaka, 10) Ny Asa No Harena, 11) Jesu, Joy of...; Jingle Bells, 12) Tromba, 13) Encores (2)
Total duration: 1 hr., 14 min.
Documentation: Concert flyer, Rakumi Arts newsletter, Randafison itinerary, concert program.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Concerts
- Ethnomusicology
- Valiha
- Video recordings in ethnomusicology
Geographical Names
- Africa
- Madagascar
- Seattle (Wash.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Video recordings
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Randafison, Sylvestre (instrumentalist)
- Randafison, Sylvestre (vocalist)
UW Ethnomusicology Archives
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