1923 - 2001
Rakoto Frah Malagasy Musician
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Details
| First Name |
Rakoto
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| Last Name |
Frah
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1922
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| Birthplace |
Ankadinandriana, Madagascar
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| Died |
1st September, 2001
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| Place of Death |
Antananarivo, Madagascar
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| Nationality |
Malagasy
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Vakindrazana, hira gasy, vazikoava
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| Year(s) Active |
1930–2001
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| Instrument (text) |
Sodina, voice
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| Associated Acts |
Orchestre Nationale, Malagasy All Stars, Feo Gasy
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Philibert Rabezoza (1923 – 29 September 2001), better known by the name Rakoto Frah, was a flautist and composer of traditional music of the central highlands of Madagascar. Born in 1923 near the capital city of Antananarivo to a poor rural family, Rakoto Frah surmounted the challenges posed by his underprivileged origins to become the most acclaimed 20th century performer of the sodina flute, one of the oldest traditional instruments on the island. Through frequent international concerts and music festival performances, he promoted the music of the highlands of Madagascar and became one of the most famous Malagasy artists, both within Madagascar and on the world music scene.
