Birth name Ernest Randrianasolo Years active 1978-present Music director Sisters in Law | Instruments GuitarVocals Genre World | |
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Born October 22, 1961Antananarivo, Madagascar ( 1961-10-22 ) Occupation(s) MusicianGuitaristsinger-songwriter Albums Malagasy Guitar, Akata Meso, Mbo Loza Record labels Shanachie Records, Label Bleu Similar Henry Kaiser, David Lindley, Bill Evans, Kim Longinotto | ||
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D'Gary (Ernest Randrianasolo born 22 July 1961) is a Malagasy musician of Bara ethnicity. His primary instrument is the acoustic guitar.
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Musical style
D'Gary's elaborate playing style is characterised by his use of alternative tunings. His style developed from his interest in Malagasy music such as tsapiky popular in southern Madagascar and has been compared to the music produced on traditional instruments like the Vezo's marovany frame box zither and the Bara's lokanga violin.
In 2007, he toured through North America with the International Guitar Night ensemble and recorded the International Guitar Night II live album with the collaboration of Brian Gore (US), Miguel de la Bastide (Trinidad) and Clive Carroll (UK) under the Pacific Music label.
In April 2009 he toured the United States as part of the Throw Down Your Heart tour with Bela Fleck and other African musicians.
Selected discography
Studio albums
Songs
Very Ny BadoAkata Meso · 2001
Zaza SomondraraAkata Meso · 2001
Bobo-DranoAkata Meso · 2001