Various Artists - Alefa Madagascar Format:2LP guitarist Tony Campbell and keyboardist/singer

guitarist Tony Campbell and keyboardist/singer Glen Ricketts

A masterclass in breezy West coast soul

‘Celestial Blues’ too

Dele Sosimi

Various Artists - Alefa Madagascar Format:2LP guitarist Tony Campbell and keyboardist/singerStrut 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 15 th 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