Rajery valiha & vocals · Raúl Rodríguez flamenco tres & vocals
In a global context marked by identity-driven retreat and growing distrust of the other, Mandry Ve? champions the power of music as a universal language and a space for cultural encounter. The project was born as part of the Madagascar Flamenco Week, organized by the Honorary Consulate of Spain in Antananarivo, with the aim of building an authentic artistic dialogue between flamenco and Malagasy musical tradition, moving away from superficial collaborations and embracing listening, respect, and shared creation.
The project brings together Rajery, master of the valiha and a leading figure in Malagasy music, and Raúl Rodríguez, anthropomusician, researcher, and creator of the flamenco tres. Their first meeting in 2019 confirmed an exceptional musical and human connection, giving rise to a collaboration that, after several years of development, came to fruition in the recording of this album.
Mandry Ve? brings together eleven compositions that weave traditional songs and original works together, naturally merging the rhythms and sounds of flamenco and Malagasy music. More than an album, it is a bridge between two seemingly distant worlds, demonstrating that creativity, mutual respect, and art can break down borders and open new horizons for coexistence and imagination. A future yet to be written, shaped by Rajery and Raúl Rodríguez — a future we will build together.
