A Transatlantic Journey Home
Mimy’s composition traces the history of Afro music as it accompanied its people, who were enslaved and transported to the Caribbean
Mimy’s composition traces the history of Afro music as it accompanied its people, who were enslaved and transported to the Caribbean
“Rimbognala,” a Malagasy term, translates as “the leftover remnants of the forest.” This title serves as lament etched into the soul of the song and its composer, Mimy.
“Lomalilay” is a response to the welcome given in the first piece, banaike. The piano takes the spotlight, conveying the heartfelt response of the guests.
This composition is an ode to an envisioned Romila, a love letter steeped in jazzy melodies and set to the captivating rhythm of Afro-Cuban grooves.
Composed by Mimy in the wake of his mother’s funeral, “Any Ankoatra Any” loosely translated, means “Into the Unknown, On the Other Side.”
In the dusty heart of southern Madagascar, the beko is a revered storytelling tradition. The singer, known as a sairy, dedicates his life to mastering this art form.
“Banaike” is a style of music where rhythm transforms into ritual and everyone is invited to join in. It is played in the south of Madagascar to begin a party.
Balamurali Balu, who goes by Bala, immigrated to the United States from Southern India. He completed his PhD at Georgia Tech.
Temple Romance goes to South Indian classical flute melodies blended with a strong string and chorale harmonies. Bala’s inspiration for this piece is
Magic Gem takes a classic Western melody and adapts it to an Eastern classical vibe using the Chinese erhu, played by Jerry Lin.
Hit the Strings is based on a Middle Eastern musical scale and features the Japanese koto played by Masumi Timson. Many cultural influences flow between