Hiragasy
Summary
Malagasy central-highland performance combining multipart song, instrumental playing, dance and kabary oratory in community/troupe presentation. [1] [2] [3]
Contemporary and trending
Community troupes, public competitions and celebrations connect rural work calendars with urban audiences. The 2023 heritage inscription recognizes a living performance institution rather than a national listening rank. [2] [3]
History
Hiragasy developed through changing highland social and political settings. Competing early origin accounts should remain attributed; later instrumental and public transformations are part of its history. [1]
Musical characteristics
Multipart singing, instrumental ensemble, dance and kabary oratory form an extended performance. Speech and musical interaction address a gathered public; an isolated song represents only part of the event. [1]
Geography and communities
Central highlands and connected village–Antananarivo performance circuits. Regional celebrations, public competitions and specific national/diaspora cultural contexts. [1] [2] [3]
Artists
Troupe leaders, singers, instrumentalists, dancers and orators work collectively. Their village–Antananarivo connections are essential to understanding performance beyond a list of urban solo artists. [3]
Representative performances
| Repertoire | Field use | Notes |
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| traditional | regional | Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates. |
| Artist | Performance / song / title | Embedded player URL | Notes | Repertoire kind | Repertoire date | Recording date | Format | Opening | Places | Fit | Evidence | Review note | MuGlobe favorite | Current hit | Authentic |
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| Tarika Ramilison Besigara Zanany Fenoarivo | MADAGASCAR. Opera Hira Gasy for Independence day | https://www.youtube.com/embed/U-1okCvRzTs | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: TROPICS TELEVISION. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Specific coherent musical segment from26June2026four-hour Independence Day Hiragasy performance. Source names troupe and actual occasion; not claiming entire four-hour programme is contained in six-minute recording. Documented performance/session: 2026-06-26. Video publication: 2026-06-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[4] | traditional | unknown | 2026-06-26 | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: TROPICS TELEVISION. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Specific coherent musical segment from26June2026four-hour Independence Day Hiragasy performance. Source names troupe and actual occasion; not claiming entire four-hour programme is contained in six-minute recording. Documented performance/session: 2026-06-26. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Sahondrafinina Zanany Fenoarivo | SAHONDRAFININA ZANANY FENOARIVO - AZA LANY ANDRO MIMENOMENONA FA IZANY DAHOLO NO HIAINAN'NY OLONA | https://www.youtube.com/embed/57MeHc6i4Wg | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: From MADAGASCAR. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Aza Lany Andro Mimenomenona, explicitly named troupe’s2026published extended Hiragasy presentation. A long integrated song/oratory programme remains one recording entry, not invented individual tracks or a claim all seconds are uninterrupted song. Video publication: 2026-01-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[5] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: From MADAGASCAR. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Aza Lany Andro Mimenomenona, explicitly named troupe’s2026published extended Hiragasy presentation. A long integrated song/oratory programme remains one recording entry, not invented individual tracks or a claim all seconds are uninterrupted song. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Rateloson Andohavary | Tarika RATELOSON Andohavary : vinanto sy rafozana ☺ | https://www.youtube.com/embed/uBCELxYFV-0 | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Rivaldo Rak. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual specialist Hiragasy troupe’s specific musical Fananganana,TsyMaintsyManaikyRehefaTongaNyTour,MalalaFombaDiaAjaoLalana andVinantoSyRafozana performances. Named-form/troupe identified through current artist/institution roster;2025published music not assumed2026fromlater event preview. Publisher RivaldoRak not singer. Video publication: 2025-12-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[6] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Rivaldo Rak. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual specialist Hiragasy troupe’s specific musical Fananganana,TsyMaintsyManaikyRehefaTongaNyTour,MalalaFombaDiaAjaoLalana andVinantoSyRafozana performances. Named-form/troupe identified through current artist/institution roster;2025published music not assumed2026fromlater event preview. Publisher RivaldoRak not singer. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Rateloson Andohavary | Tarika RATELOSON ANDOHAVARY _ Fananganana | https://www.youtube.com/embed/IUYRd_nDeSc | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Rivaldo Rak. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual specialist Hiragasy troupe’s specific musical Fananganana,TsyMaintsyManaikyRehefaTongaNyTour,MalalaFombaDiaAjaoLalana andVinantoSyRafozana performances. Named-form/troupe identified through current artist/institution roster;2025published music not assumed2026fromlater event preview. Publisher RivaldoRak not singer. Video publication: 2025-11-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[7] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Rivaldo Rak. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual specialist Hiragasy troupe’s specific musical Fananganana,TsyMaintsyManaikyRehefaTongaNyTour,MalalaFombaDiaAjaoLalana andVinantoSyRafozana performances. Named-form/troupe identified through current artist/institution roster;2025published music not assumed2026fromlater event preview. Publisher RivaldoRak not singer. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Rateloson Andohavary | Tsy Maintsy Manaiky Rehefa Tonga Ny Tour | https://www.youtube.com/embed/lvIpDUIekuw | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Rivaldo Rak. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual specialist Hiragasy troupe’s specific musical Fananganana,TsyMaintsyManaikyRehefaTongaNyTour,MalalaFombaDiaAjaoLalana andVinantoSyRafozana performances. Named-form/troupe identified through current artist/institution roster;2025published music not assumed2026fromlater event preview. Publisher RivaldoRak not singer. Video publication: 2025-11-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[8] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Rivaldo Rak. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual specialist Hiragasy troupe’s specific musical Fananganana,TsyMaintsyManaikyRehefaTongaNyTour,MalalaFombaDiaAjaoLalana andVinantoSyRafozana performances. Named-form/troupe identified through current artist/institution roster;2025published music not assumed2026fromlater event preview. Publisher RivaldoRak not singer. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Rateloson Andohavary | Tarika RATELOSON ANDOHAVARY _ Malala fomba dia ajao lalana 😊 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/Locs-HvqZT8 | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Rivaldo Rak. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual specialist Hiragasy troupe’s specific musical Fananganana,TsyMaintsyManaikyRehefaTongaNyTour,MalalaFombaDiaAjaoLalana andVinantoSyRafozana performances. Named-form/troupe identified through current artist/institution roster;2025published music not assumed2026fromlater event preview. Publisher RivaldoRak not singer. Video publication: 2025-11-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[9] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Rivaldo Rak. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual specialist Hiragasy troupe’s specific musical Fananganana,TsyMaintsyManaikyRehefaTongaNyTour,MalalaFombaDiaAjaoLalana andVinantoSyRafozana performances. Named-form/troupe identified through current artist/institution roster;2025published music not assumed2026fromlater event preview. Publisher RivaldoRak not singer. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Ramilison Besigara Zanany Fenoarivo | MADAGASCAR HIRA GASY IN ANTANANARIVO | https://www.youtube.com/embed/EozHfbKxDFw | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: TROPICS TELEVISION. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Specific Sunday Antananarivo Hiragasy musical performance by named troupe, source identifies violin/trumpet/drum and audience rather than generic music montage. Repertoire geography Madagascar; publisher’s historical interpretation not independently adopted. Video publication: 2024-09-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[10] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: TROPICS TELEVISION. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Specific Sunday Antananarivo Hiragasy musical performance by named troupe, source identifies violin/trumpet/drum and audience rather than generic music montage. Repertoire geography Madagascar; publisher’s historical interpretation not independently adopted. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Ramilison Besigara Zanany Fenoarivo; Tarika Rakotomandimby Jean Pierre | I HIRA GASY I RAMILISON Besigara Zanany (VS) RAKOTOMANDIMBY Jean Pierre I Antsirabe I 14 - 07 - 24 I | https://www.youtube.com/embed/qPWB03x8Sx0 | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: René Patrick Randrianasolo. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual Antsirabe troupe encounter at Immaculee Conception on14July2024. Two named troupes credited, publisher/recordist Rene Patrick not invented as singer; one specific performance segment. Documented performance/session: 2024-07-14. Video publication: 2024-07-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[11] | traditional | unknown | 2024-07-14 | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: René Patrick Randrianasolo. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual Antsirabe troupe encounter at Immaculee Conception on14July2024. Two named troupes credited, publisher/recordist Rene Patrick not invented as singer; one specific performance segment. Documented performance/session: 2024-07-14. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Ramilison Besigara | Fanentanana Hiragasy : "Ny hevitra no fidiana" - Ramilison Besigara. | https://www.youtube.com/embed/zzaWCJR1sH0 | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Transparency International - Initiative Madagascar. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Ny Hevitra No Fidiana, actual named Hiragasy musical civic-engagement work commissioned/published by Transparency International Initiative Madagascar. Public-information purpose does not turn actual musical performance into spoken-only instruction. Video publication: 2023-10-31; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[12] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Transparency International - Initiative Madagascar. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Ny Hevitra No Fidiana, actual named Hiragasy musical civic-engagement work commissioned/published by Transparency International Initiative Madagascar. Public-information purpose does not turn actual musical performance into spoken-only instruction. | false | false | false |
| Kaompania Rasoalalao Kavia | RASOALALAOKAVIA - 2019 - Ampahimanga | https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZQSGsgx9Gng | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: rasoalalao kavia. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Mitady Fahafahana Ny Olombelona and Sao Dia Mihevitra Aza Ianao are named separate extended Hiragasy programmes;2019Ampahimanga date belongs second source. Matching numbered cuts and near-identical extracts of2019programme were left unselected. Documented performance/session: 2019. Video publication: 2022-02-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[13] | traditional | unknown | 2019 | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: rasoalalao kavia. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Mitady Fahafahana Ny Olombelona and Sao Dia Mihevitra Aza Ianao are named separate extended Hiragasy programmes;2019Ampahimanga date belongs second source. Matching numbered cuts and near-identical extracts of2019programme were left unselected. Documented performance/session: 2019. | false | false | false |
| Kaompania Rasoalalao Kavia | Hiragasy Rasoalalao Kavia - Mitady fahafahana ny olombelona fa voasakan ny fahasahiranana | https://www.youtube.com/embed/VTP6WYPwMv8 | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Fetra Rakotoharindrano. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Mitady Fahafahana Ny Olombelona and Sao Dia Mihevitra Aza Ianao are named separate extended Hiragasy programmes;2019Ampahimanga date belongs second source. Matching numbered cuts and near-identical extracts of2019programme were left unselected. Video publication: 2021-12-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[14] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Fetra Rakotoharindrano. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Mitady Fahafahana Ny Olombelona and Sao Dia Mihevitra Aza Ianao are named separate extended Hiragasy programmes;2019Ampahimanga date belongs second source. Matching numbered cuts and near-identical extracts of2019programme were left unselected. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Rainitelo | Hiragasy Rainitelo - Asakasakao | https://www.youtube.com/embed/dUq3RzWQNMg | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Fetra Rakotoharindrano. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Named Hay Ve Mba Ilaina Ihany, Asakasakao, Ny Vola Tsy Ratsy and2016Part1 programmes; actual ensemble credited, filmmakers not musicians. Extended musical-theatre entries can include customary speech; no full programme plus matching individual cuts counted. Video publication: 2021-12-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[15] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Fetra Rakotoharindrano. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Named Hay Ve Mba Ilaina Ihany, Asakasakao, Ny Vola Tsy Ratsy and2016Part1 programmes; actual ensemble credited, filmmakers not musicians. Extended musical-theatre entries can include customary speech; no full programme plus matching individual cuts counted. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Ramilison Besigara Fenoarivo | Ramilison Besigara - Radona sy Kiala Marie (Rainibe) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/-FProH_vWrw | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: ANDRIANJAKA Hery-Tiana. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual troupe’s separately identified Mpivarokena sy Mpivarodamba, Fonksionera sy Saofera, Efa Izay Izany Ka Indray,2012presentation, Ny Valala Misy Ny Mpilaza Mahay, Rainimazoro, Dihy and Radona sy Kiala Marie performances. Collective troupe credited rather than filmmaker or founder assumed sole voice. Film Hiragasy describes an extended performance format, not an invented cinema soundtrack. Original dates unknown unless separately documented. Video publication: 2020-09-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[16] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: ANDRIANJAKA Hery-Tiana. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual troupe’s separately identified Mpivarokena sy Mpivarodamba, Fonksionera sy Saofera, Efa Izay Izany Ka Indray,2012presentation, Ny Valala Misy Ny Mpilaza Mahay, Rainimazoro, Dihy and Radona sy Kiala Marie performances. Collective troupe credited rather than filmmaker or founder assumed sole voice. Film Hiragasy describes an extended performance format, not an invented cinema soundtrack. Original dates unknown unless separately documented. | false | false | false |
| Kaompania Rasoalalao Kavia | Hira Gasy - L'opéra des champs | Spectacle du 10 novembre 2018 au théâtre Claude Lévi-Strauss | https://www.youtube.com/embed/szg0fsraOqU | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Institutional full musical-theatre concert at Musee du Quai Branly Claude Levi Strauss theatre10November2018; actual troupe named by coproducer. One extended concert entry; customary kabary/oratory is part of repertoire, not a documentary substituted for music. France venue does not create French national-repertoire scope. Documented performance/session: 2018-11-10. Video publication: 2020-04-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[17] | traditional | unknown | 2018-11-10 | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Institutional full musical-theatre concert at Musee du Quai Branly Claude Levi Strauss theatre10November2018; actual troupe named by coproducer. One extended concert entry; customary kabary/oratory is part of repertoire, not a documentary substituted for music. France venue does not create French national-repertoire scope. Documented performance/session: 2018-11-10. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Razakason Fenoarivo | Ny olona autistes 🎺📣🥁##Tarika Razakason Fenoarivo | https://www.youtube.com/embed/YKBxmtS6Z-g | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: AUTISME FEDERATION MADAGASCAR AuFéM. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Ny Olona Autistes, actual named trumpet/drum/song troupe’s Vako-drazana public-awareness work. Autism federation publishes/commissions; not claimed performer or purely spoken lecture. Video publication: 2020-04-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[18] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: AUTISME FEDERATION MADAGASCAR AuFéM. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Ny Olona Autistes, actual named trumpet/drum/song troupe’s Vako-drazana public-awareness work. Autism federation publishes/commissions; not claimed performer or purely spoken lecture. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Rainitelo | RAINITELO /// NY VOLA TSY RATSY FA NY OLONA IHANY NO ANTONY [ HIRAGASY 2020 ] | https://www.youtube.com/embed/FGtgkSQrTfo | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: MADAGASIKARA ALEFA MOZIKA. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Named Hay Ve Mba Ilaina Ihany, Asakasakao, Ny Vola Tsy Ratsy and2016Part1 programmes; actual ensemble credited, filmmakers not musicians. Extended musical-theatre entries can include customary speech; no full programme plus matching individual cuts counted. Video publication: 2020-01-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[19] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: MADAGASIKARA ALEFA MOZIKA. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Named Hay Ve Mba Ilaina Ihany, Asakasakao, Ny Vola Tsy Ratsy and2016Part1 programmes; actual ensemble credited, filmmakers not musicians. Extended musical-theatre entries can include customary speech; no full programme plus matching individual cuts counted. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Raedisamimanana Sahavato | RAEDISAMIMANANA SAHAVATO [ FILM HIRA GASY ] | https://www.youtube.com/embed/9BWFswailsI | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: AMBIANSY TROPICAL MALAGASY. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Ny Atanao Ihany No Manaraka Anao / Vol1, specifically named extended Hira Gasy.2018upload precedes marketing2019title, exact recording unknown. Video publication: 2018-11-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[20] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: AMBIANSY TROPICAL MALAGASY. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Ny Atanao Ihany No Manaraka Anao / Vol1, specifically named extended Hira Gasy.2018upload precedes marketing2019title, exact recording unknown. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Randrianasolo Betsileo | HIRAGASY - RANDRIANASOLO BETSILEO - ANDINA - FARITRA AMORON'NY MANIA - 91318 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/VoKiY8uhwRM | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Jean de Dieu RANDRIANASOLO. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Hiragasy troupe musical performance atAndina,AmoronNyMania. Source credits audio/videoLucieRavololona, not assumed lead singer; RandrianasoloBetsileo provided troupe/artist attribution preserved, exact personal lineup unknown. Video publication: 2018-09-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[21] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Jean de Dieu RANDRIANASOLO. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific Hiragasy troupe musical performance atAndina,AmoronNyMania. Source credits audio/videoLucieRavololona, not assumed lead singer; RandrianasoloBetsileo provided troupe/artist attribution preserved, exact personal lineup unknown. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Raveloson Arivonimamo | hay ve ny fiainana manova ny fisainana raveloson arivonimamo | https://www.youtube.com/embed/b8G6pq2kKYk | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Felana Robina RAVONIRINA (ANIBRO). Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Specific extended Fikasana Ny Anolona Fa Ny Didy AnAndriamanitra and Hay Ve Ny Fiainana Manova Ny Fisainana works, not all national-film uploads as genre. Video publication: 2018-07-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[22] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Felana Robina RAVONIRINA (ANIBRO). Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Specific extended Fikasana Ny Anolona Fa Ny Didy AnAndriamanitra and Hay Ve Ny Fiainana Manova Ny Fisainana works, not all national-film uploads as genre. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Rapaulson Mandiavato | RAPAULSON MANDIAVATO /// DISADISA TSY MIALA ...[ FILM HIRAGASY 2018 ] | https://www.youtube.com/embed/C4kivRfZimk | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: MADAGASIKARA ALEFA MOZIKA. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Disadisa Tsy Miala and Tsy Voasakana Io Rehefa Izay No Lahatra are separately named extended Hiragasy works. One entry each, integrated customary spoken/song sections retained honestly, not matching short clips counted again. Video publication: 2018-07-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[23] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: MADAGASIKARA ALEFA MOZIKA. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Disadisa Tsy Miala and Tsy Voasakana Io Rehefa Izay No Lahatra are separately named extended Hiragasy works. One entry each, integrated customary spoken/song sections retained honestly, not matching short clips counted again. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Rasamoelison Andohavary | RASAMOELISON ANDOHAVARY /// FILM HIRAGASY | https://www.youtube.com/embed/vRl7tJEOtUg | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: MADAGASIKARA ALEFA MOZIKA. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Specific named troupe’s extended Film Hiragasy musical/oratorical programme; one catalogue recording with its performance context, not a collection of inferred songs. Video publication: 2018-04-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[24] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: MADAGASIKARA ALEFA MOZIKA. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Specific named troupe’s extended Film Hiragasy musical/oratorical programme; one catalogue recording with its performance context, not a collection of inferred songs. | false | false | false |
| Tarik’i Razafindravao | Mandry Ve Ny Salanitra - Hirain' Ny Tarik' i Razafindravao - Discomad – EP 44 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/kEsLYI2MegY | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Sully Fontaine. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Mandry Ve Ny Salanitra, specific DiscomadEP44 troupe recording with Hiragasy/Vakodrazana context. Label catalogue supports work attribution; source’s generalized ancient-origin claims not adopted. Video publication: 2017-08-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[25] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Sully Fontaine. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Mandry Ve Ny Salanitra, specific DiscomadEP44 troupe recording with Hiragasy/Vakodrazana context. Label catalogue supports work attribution; source’s generalized ancient-origin claims not adopted. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Ramilison Besigara Fenoarivo | Mpivarokena sy Mpivarodamba Ramilison Besigara Fenoarivo | https://www.youtube.com/embed/9lQqgBEVZZs | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Alkhoo Smoraldi. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual troupe’s separately identified Mpivarokena sy Mpivarodamba, Fonksionera sy Saofera, Efa Izay Izany Ka Indray,2012presentation, Ny Valala Misy Ny Mpilaza Mahay, Rainimazoro, Dihy and Radona sy Kiala Marie performances. Collective troupe credited rather than filmmaker or founder assumed sole voice. Film Hiragasy describes an extended performance format, not an invented cinema soundtrack. Original dates unknown unless separately documented. Video publication: 2017-03-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[26] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Alkhoo Smoraldi. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual troupe’s separately identified Mpivarokena sy Mpivarodamba, Fonksionera sy Saofera, Efa Izay Izany Ka Indray,2012presentation, Ny Valala Misy Ny Mpilaza Mahay, Rainimazoro, Dihy and Radona sy Kiala Marie performances. Collective troupe credited rather than filmmaker or founder assumed sole voice. Film Hiragasy describes an extended performance format, not an invented cinema soundtrack. Original dates unknown unless separately documented. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Rainitelo | Hira Gasy - Raintelo 2016 Part1 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tqd2LH7sX6M | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Parfait Rakotoarison. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Named Hay Ve Mba Ilaina Ihany, Asakasakao, Ny Vola Tsy Ratsy and2016Part1 programmes; actual ensemble credited, filmmakers not musicians. Extended musical-theatre entries can include customary speech; no full programme plus matching individual cuts counted. Documented performance/session: 2016. Video publication: 2016-07-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[27] | traditional | unknown | 2016 | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Parfait Rakotoarison. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Named Hay Ve Mba Ilaina Ihany, Asakasakao, Ny Vola Tsy Ratsy and2016Part1 programmes; actual ensemble credited, filmmakers not musicians. Extended musical-theatre entries can include customary speech; no full programme plus matching individual cuts counted. Documented performance/session: 2016. | false | false | false |
| Antananarivo Hiragasy troupe, personal/ensemble name uncredited | Hira Gasy, Antananarivo | https://www.youtube.com/embed/SAvaMEcvPCE | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: ellen spinnler. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual expressly located Hiragasy musical performance; recordist Ellen Spinnler not credited as lead musician. Video publication: 2015-04-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[28] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: ellen spinnler. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual expressly located Hiragasy musical performance; recordist Ellen Spinnler not credited as lead musician. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Sahondrafina Tsangambato | Hiragasy Sahondrafina Tsangambato | https://www.youtube.com/embed/lEpg_-UaBMY | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: gasikelicanada. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Source specifically identifies actual Hiragasy troupe/performance; no generic Madagascar pop substitution. Video publication: 2009-11-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[29] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: gasikelicanada. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Source specifically identifies actual Hiragasy troupe/performance; no generic Madagascar pop substitution. | false | false | false |
| Ampefy Hiragasy troupe, ensemble/personal names uncredited | Hiragasy: Ampefy, Madagascar | https://www.youtube.com/embed/5pTiXXktRtU | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Soaniadanana. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual Hiragasy performance nearAmpefy June2008, not new2009session; recordist not singer. Documented performance/session: 2008-06. Video publication: 2009-11-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[30] | traditional | unknown | 2008-06 | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Soaniadanana. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual Hiragasy performance nearAmpefy June2008, not new2009session; recordist not singer. Documented performance/session: 2008-06. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Ramilison Besigara Fenoarivo | Ramilison Besigara - Rainimazoro | https://www.youtube.com/embed/PvFXbCXy7qw | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Emission Gasik'Arts. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual troupe’s separately identified Mpivarokena sy Mpivarodamba, Fonksionera sy Saofera, Efa Izay Izany Ka Indray,2012presentation, Ny Valala Misy Ny Mpilaza Mahay, Rainimazoro, Dihy and Radona sy Kiala Marie performances. Collective troupe credited rather than filmmaker or founder assumed sole voice. Film Hiragasy describes an extended performance format, not an invented cinema soundtrack. Original dates unknown unless separately documented. Video publication: 2007-12-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[31] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Emission Gasik'Arts. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual troupe’s separately identified Mpivarokena sy Mpivarodamba, Fonksionera sy Saofera, Efa Izay Izany Ka Indray,2012presentation, Ny Valala Misy Ny Mpilaza Mahay, Rainimazoro, Dihy and Radona sy Kiala Marie performances. Collective troupe credited rather than filmmaker or founder assumed sole voice. Film Hiragasy describes an extended performance format, not an invented cinema soundtrack. Original dates unknown unless separately documented. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Ramilison Besigara Fenoarivo | Ramilison Besigara - Fonksionera sy saofera | https://www.youtube.com/embed/u0SHLLFJQ4s | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Emission Gasik'Arts. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual troupe’s separately identified Mpivarokena sy Mpivarodamba, Fonksionera sy Saofera, Efa Izay Izany Ka Indray,2012presentation, Ny Valala Misy Ny Mpilaza Mahay, Rainimazoro, Dihy and Radona sy Kiala Marie performances. Collective troupe credited rather than filmmaker or founder assumed sole voice. Film Hiragasy describes an extended performance format, not an invented cinema soundtrack. Original dates unknown unless separately documented. Video publication: 2007-09-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[32] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Emission Gasik'Arts. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual troupe’s separately identified Mpivarokena sy Mpivarodamba, Fonksionera sy Saofera, Efa Izay Izany Ka Indray,2012presentation, Ny Valala Misy Ny Mpilaza Mahay, Rainimazoro, Dihy and Radona sy Kiala Marie performances. Collective troupe credited rather than filmmaker or founder assumed sole voice. Film Hiragasy describes an extended performance format, not an invented cinema soundtrack. Original dates unknown unless separately documented. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Ramilison Besigara Fenoarivo | Ramilison Besigara - 10 août 2005 | https://www.youtube.com/embed/RnpoS43vivs | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Emission Gasik'Arts. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Source expressly dates actual Hiragasy/Vakodrazana rendition10August2005, not new2007upload. Documented performance/session: 2005-08-10. Video publication: 2007-09-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[33] | traditional | unknown | 2005-08-10 | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Emission Gasik'Arts. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Source expressly dates actual Hiragasy/Vakodrazana rendition10August2005, not new2007upload. Documented performance/session: 2005-08-10. | false | false | false |
| Tarika Ramilison Besigara Fenoarivo | Ramilison Besigara - Dihy | https://www.youtube.com/embed/uningPSkEAQ | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Emission Gasik'Arts. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual troupe’s separately identified Mpivarokena sy Mpivarodamba, Fonksionera sy Saofera, Efa Izay Izany Ka Indray,2012presentation, Ny Valala Misy Ny Mpilaza Mahay, Rainimazoro, Dihy and Radona sy Kiala Marie performances. Collective troupe credited rather than filmmaker or founder assumed sole voice. Film Hiragasy describes an extended performance format, not an invented cinema soundtrack. Original dates unknown unless separately documented. Video publication: 2007-09-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[34] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:Madagascar | supported | Recording/context source | Reviewed Hiragasy musical recording. Source: Emission Gasik'Arts. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific central-highland Malagasy Hiragasy troupe music, with songs/instruments/dance and customary kabary context; not general Malagasy pop. Actual troupe’s separately identified Mpivarokena sy Mpivarodamba, Fonksionera sy Saofera, Efa Izay Izany Ka Indray,2012presentation, Ny Valala Misy Ny Mpilaza Mahay, Rainimazoro, Dihy and Radona sy Kiala Marie performances. Collective troupe credited rather than filmmaker or founder assumed sole voice. Film Hiragasy describes an extended performance format, not an invented cinema soundtrack. Original dates unknown unless separately documented. | false | false | false |
Related genres
Bà gasy shares highland cultural histories but a different song and compositional practice. Salegy has a northern popular-dance foundation rather than Hiragasy’s institutional form. [35]
References and further reading
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Le hira gasy, l’opéra des champs — Maison des Cultures du Monde. Access note: Full relevant description read.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Hiragasy — heritage record01740,2023. Access note: Indexed descriptive record checked; detailed nomination pending.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Le Hira Gasy — Christiane Ramanantsoa, Antsirabe cultural description. Access note: Relevant text read.
- ↑ MADAGASCAR. Opera Hira Gasy for Independence day.
- ↑ SAHONDRAFININA ZANANY FENOARIVO - AZA LANY ANDRO MIMENOMENONA FA IZANY DAHOLO NO HIAINAN'NY OLONA.
- ↑ Tarika RATELOSON Andohavary : vinanto sy rafozana ☺.
- ↑ Tarika RATELOSON ANDOHAVARY _ Fananganana.
- ↑ Tsy Maintsy Manaiky Rehefa Tonga Ny Tour.
- ↑ Tarika RATELOSON ANDOHAVARY _ Malala fomba dia ajao lalana 😊.
- ↑ MADAGASCAR HIRA GASY IN ANTANANARIVO.
- ↑ I HIRA GASY I RAMILISON Besigara Zanany (VS) RAKOTOMANDIMBY Jean Pierre I Antsirabe I 14 - 07 - 24 I.
- ↑ Fanentanana Hiragasy : "Ny hevitra no fidiana" - Ramilison Besigara..
- ↑ RASOALALAOKAVIA - 2019 - Ampahimanga.
- ↑ Hiragasy Rasoalalao Kavia - Mitady fahafahana ny olombelona fa voasakan ny fahasahiranana.
- ↑ Hiragasy Rainitelo - Asakasakao.
- ↑ Ramilison Besigara - Radona sy Kiala Marie (Rainibe).
- ↑ Hira Gasy - L'opéra des champs | Spectacle du 10 novembre 2018 au théâtre Claude Lévi-Strauss.
- ↑ Ny olona autistes 🎺📣🥁##Tarika Razakason Fenoarivo.
- ↑ RAINITELO /// NY VOLA TSY RATSY FA NY OLONA IHANY NO ANTONY [ HIRAGASY 2020 ].
- ↑ RAEDISAMIMANANA SAHAVATO [ FILM HIRA GASY ].
- ↑ HIRAGASY - RANDRIANASOLO BETSILEO - ANDINA - FARITRA AMORON'NY MANIA - 91318.
- ↑ hay ve ny fiainana manova ny fisainana raveloson arivonimamo.
- ↑ RAPAULSON MANDIAVATO /// DISADISA TSY MIALA ...[ FILM HIRAGASY 2018 ].
- ↑ RASAMOELISON ANDOHAVARY /// FILM HIRAGASY.
- ↑ Mandry Ve Ny Salanitra - Hirain' Ny Tarik' i Razafindravao - Discomad – EP 44.
- ↑ Mpivarokena sy Mpivarodamba Ramilison Besigara Fenoarivo.
- ↑ Hira Gasy - Raintelo 2016 Part1.
- ↑ Hira Gasy, Antananarivo.
- ↑ Hiragasy Sahondrafina Tsangambato.
- ↑ Hiragasy: Ampefy, Madagascar.
- ↑ Ramilison Besigara - Rainimazoro.
- ↑ Ramilison Besigara - Fonksionera sy saofera.
- ↑ Ramilison Besigara - 10 août 2005.
- ↑ Ramilison Besigara - Dihy.
- ↑ Musiques de Madagascar — Philharmonie/Cité de la Musique,2002. Access note: Relevant genre/geographic glossary and descriptions read; media excluded.
Hotspot mushrooms
Central highlands and connected village–Antananarivo performance circuits. Regional celebrations, public competitions and specific national/diaspora cultural contexts. Fields distinguish the community heartland from specifically documented wider use; political borders and population totals do not determine intensity.
The fields express editorial judgments about relative musical affinity and reach, not measured audience shares. Radius is the zero edge of a linear fade; same-genre overlaps combine by maximum.
| ID | Location | Latitude | Longitude | Radius (km) | Strength | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hiragasy-highlands | Central Malagasy highland village–town circuits | -19.3 | 47.1 | 350 | 0.76 | Substantial social/performing institution; a heritage designation is not a national listening rank. |