Auli and Kilema – Taltalu

Madagascan and and Latvian? Who would’ve expected that? It’s the combo I didn’t know I needed.

I’ve been a fan of Madagascan music since the ’90s. I’ll be digging into that on the blog at some point. Latvian music, I’ve barely dipped my toe in those icy waters.

Here’s one Madagascan song, just to give you an idea why I love it. How could you not? I’m especially captivated by the tubular zither known as the Valiha.

Linda Volahasiniaina plays Valiha

Coincidentally (or not, I have superstition about “signposts”), a wonderfully pagan member of our Unitarian church chose a Latvian song for the congregation. It kinda fit with her talk to go along with her talk on Ostara.

Tautumeitas – Raganu Nakts