The mandolina and gitara are the Antandroy names of a popular Southern chordophone similar to the kabosy but with nylon fishing line for strings and five or seven movable frets that facilitate modification of the instrument's tuning.
Antandroy, a Malagasy people living in southernmost Madagascar. Numbering about 500,000 in the late 20th century, the Antandroy (“People of the Thorn Bush”) speak one of the Malagasy languages, a group of closely related Western Austronesian …
The Antandroy: People of the Spiny Desert. Tandroys live in the south of Madagascar; their territory is called "the Androy," which is known to be the "spiny desert". They are traditionally a nomadic tribe, moving depending on climatic conditions and seasons.
Apr 13, 2024 · Discover the Antandroy people in Madagascar and the unique region of Androy. From the Menarandra River in the west to the Anosy River in the east, this subarid area is home to diverse vegetation and the deep Mandrare. Learn more about this fascinating region and its …
Oct 12, 2012 · Before leaving, Madagascar was just a wave and some wind. But once in Lavanono, there is much than that, we discovered an extraordinary people : The ANTANDRO...
Nov 14, 2024 · Location and Background: The Antandroy people live in the arid extreme south of Madagascar. The name Androy means “where there are thorns”, “roy” referring to a mimosa plant with long thorns.
The Antandroy-so called Grand Pont is one of the last impressive steel bridges, built in the nineties, just before the technological move to the prestressed concrete works.
lifeblood of the region and sustains the close by Antandroy village of Ifotaka and its sacred ancestral forests. A stay at Mandrare River Camp offers insights into the rich Antandroy culture and Madagascar's unique spiny forests.