Information above were taken from compilation of different comments on Musics and CDs.
Ambio
Aponga
"Drum made with zebu skin. The two ends of the drum are covered with a skin streched taut with
rope. The one end gives a high-pitched sound, while the other gives a deep sound.
It is slung round the neck, with a band of material: one hand holds a slender, pliable stick,
while the other beats bare handed."
Usually, you will find it played in the region in the center of the island.
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Kabosy
Tsikadraha
Valiha
This is one of the most traditional and typical musical
instrument found mainly in the center of the island.
Historically, it might have come from the connection of the Malagasy ancestor with south asian countries (Vietnam, Phillipines, Indonesia). The name Valiha means musical instrument (from the sanskrit vadya).
Originally, this instrument was played only at mystical and religious ceremonies, because it represents peace.
The tuning of the valiha is going
alternatively as shown on the picture.
Really fascinated by this instrument? read this
more detailled
explanation.
One valiha player name to know is Sylvestre Randafison who has performed
in different countries, from Japan to U.S.A and other European countries.
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