About Hiragasy
Hiragasy is a music genre that emerged in Madagascar. It is usually classed as a form of Malagasy folk music.
From Wikipedia
Hiragasy or hira gasy (hira: song; gasy: Malagasy) is a musical tradition in Madagascar, particularly among the Merina ethnic group of the Highland regions around the capital of Antananarivo. It is a day-long spectacle of music, dance, and kabary oratory performed by a troupe (typically related by blood or marriage and of rural origin) or as a competition between two troupes.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Hiragasy.
- ↑ Malagasy folk music
Frequently asked questions
What is Hiragasy?
Hiragasy is a music genre that emerged in Madagascar. It is usually classed as a form of Malagasy folk music.
Where and when did Hiragasy originate?
Hiragasy originated in Madagascar.