Alefa Madagascar - Salegy, Soukous & Soul From The Red Island 1974 - 1984: Vinyl 2LP BF2025NEWTITLESADDED 10th anniversary of his fifth

10th anniversary of his fifth full-length and first 2xLP

fusionist lounge-jazz are likely to send many running to the hills

“I’ve been driving through the darkness…

The album features guest appearances from MF DOOM

and mournfully apocalyptic

Alefa Madagascar - Salegy, Soukous & Soul From The Red Island 1974 - 1984: Vinyl 2LP BF2025NEWTITLESADDED 10th anniversary of his fifth"Strut continues its essential compilation series of Indian Ocean sounds with Alefa Madagascar, the first compilation to document the unique culture of salegy, soukous and soul on the island during the 70s and 80s. Originating as far back as the 15th Century through folkloric ceremonial music and an a cappella chanting style called antsa, salegy emerged as a fast tempoed local dance style based on 6 8 and 12 8 rhythms. By the 60s, radio was bringing