Salegy

Salegy is a popular type of Afropop styles exported from Madagascar. This Sub-Saharan African folk music dance originated with the Malagasy language of Madagascar, Southern Africa. It is noted that one of the main identifier of Malagasy Music is the Salegy rhythm. afropop.org: [http://www.afropop.org/explore/style_info/ID/28/salegy/ Salegy] , URL accessed 16 December 2006] Eusèbe Jaojoby, a singer from the Sakalava area of Madagascar has the reputation of being the 'King of Salegy'. rfimusique.com: [http://www.rfimusique.com/siteEn/biographie/biographie_6279.asp Jaojoby] , URL accessed 16 December 2006] worldmusiccentral.org: [http://www.worldmusiccentral.org/article.php/2005101608291478 The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar] , URL accessed 16 December 2006] Salegy is an instant dance-floor burner. It is based on a very high-BPM, in the 290BPM range, and 3/4 time signature. It could be accented it by accenting on the 3rd or the 7th beat. The chords are simple, they are mainly based around the Am key. And it contains some beautiful high-life electric guitar and syntheszed accordion lines.

Artists or Bands

*Anziza Salema
*Arsène Félix
*Docteur JB
*Dr J.B. Fenoamby
*Gérard Tsapalôko
*Eusèbe Jaojoby
*Jaojoby Junior
*Joacin-tapaka
*Lazard
*Mister Rotsirotsy
*Ninie Doniah
*Paskaal Japhet
*Solorazaf
*Tianjama
*IO Anay

Footnotes

See also

* Dombolo
* Malesa

External links

* [http://www.afropop.org/explore/style_info/ID/28/salegy/ Salegy] at afropop.org
* [http://www.salegy.fr.st/ http://www.salegy.fr.st/]
*afromix.org: [http://www.afromix.org/html/musique/styles/salegy/index.en.html Salegy artists and groups]