Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!
English: Oh, Beloved Land of our Ancestors! | |
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Lyrics | Pasteur Rahajason, 1958 |
Music | Norbert Raharisoa, 1958 |
Adopted | April 27th ,1958 |
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Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! is the national anthem of Madagascar.[1] The lyrics was written by Pasteur Rahajason and the music by Norbert Raharisoa. It is similar to a march and is influenced by European music.[1] It is often played by Malagasy musicians on accordion.[1]
Malagasy lyrics | French translation | Approximate English translation |
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First stanza | ||
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! |
Ô Chère Terre de nos ancêtres |
Oh, beloved land of our ancestors! |
Chorus: | ||
Tahionao ry Zanahary |
Benit, ô Créateur, |
Bless, oh Creator, |
Second stanza | ||
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! |
Ô Terre de nos ancêtres chérie |
Oh beloved land of our ancestors! |
Third stanza | ||
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! |
Ô Terre de nos ancêtres chérie |
Oh beloved land of our ancestors! |
References
- ^ a b c Emoff, Ron (2002). Recollecting from the past: musical practice and spirit possession on the east coast of Madagascar. Wesleyan University Press. p. 85. ISBN 0819565008, 9780819565006. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
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