Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!

Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô
English: Oh, Beloved Land of our Ancestors!
	The Coat of arms of Madagascar.
	National anthem of Madagascar
Lyrics	Pasteur Rahajason, 1958
Music	Norbert Raharisoa, 1958
Adopted	April 27th ,1958

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
First stanza
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! Ry Madagasikara soa. Ny Fitiavanay anao tsy miala, Fa ho anao, ho anao doria tokoa.	Ô Chère Terre de nos ancêtres Ô belle Madagascar Notre amour pour toi ne faillira pas Et restera à ta cause éternellement fidèle.	Oh, beloved land of our ancestors! Oh good Madagascar. Our love for you will not leave, For you, for you for ever.
Chorus:
Tahionao ry Zanahary 'Ty Nosindrazanay ity Hiadana sy ho finaritra He! Sambatra tokoa izahay.	Benit, ô Créateur, Cette île de nos ancêtres Qu'elle connaisse joie et bonheur Et que nous soyons vraiment heureux.	Bless, oh Creator, This island of our ancestors To live in peace and joy. Hey! We are truly blessed.
Second stanza
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! Irinay mba hanompoan'anao Ny tena sy fo fanahy anananay, 'Zay sarobidy sy mendrika tokoa.	Ô Terre de nos ancêtres chérie Nous espérons mettre à ton service notre corps, notre cœur, notre âme, qui est certes précieux et plein de dignité.	Oh beloved land of our ancestors! We wish to serve you With the body, heart and spirit that is ours. You are precious and truly deserving.
Third stanza
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! Irinay mba hitahian'anao, Ka Ilay Nahary 'zao tontolo izao No fototra ijoroan'ny satanao.	Ô Terre de nos ancêtres chérie Nous implorons que tu sois bénie, par le créateur de l'Univers qui est la base de ton existence	Oh beloved land of our ancestors! We wish that you will be blessed, So that the Creator of this world Will be the foundation of your laws.

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. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); More than one of |pages= and |page= specified (help)

External links

Madagascar: Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô - Audio of the national anthem of Madagascar, with information and lyrics

[emoff-1] 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. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); More than one of |pages= and |page= specified (help)

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