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Justin Vali
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Justin Rakotondrasoa, also known as Justin Vali, is a celebrated musician and multi-instrumentalist from Madagascar based in Paris. He is renowned for his mastery of the Vahili, a traditional Malagasy instrument. Vali's career took off in the late 1980s with contributions to compilations, leading to his own albums from 1990. His breakthrough came in 1994 with "Ny Marina" recorded at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios. Collaborations like "The Sunshine Within" with Paddy Bush and the Malagasy All Stars project showcased his versatility. Vali frequently performs at music festivals, including WOMAD. In 2006, he received the Grand Prize for Traditional Music from the French songwriters' guild. His contributions to Malagasy music and mastery of the valiha have solidified his place in the world of world music.
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Madagascar All Stars
Madagascar All Stars2009 • AlbumTracks: 13
Live at GT's in Paris
Live at GT's in Paris2001 • AlbumTracks: 14
The Genius of Valiha
The Genius of Valiha1997 • AlbumTracks: 13
The Truth
The Truth1995 • AlbumTracks: 17
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