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The Mikea people live in the dry forests and arid steppes northeast of [[Toilara]] (Tulear) in the region of the [[Ihotry]] lake in the southwest of Madagascar. They are a small nomadic population, who feeds mainly on roots ([[babou]]). Until today, the Mikea people have preserved their own lifestyle without any constraints. | The Mikea people live in the dry forests and arid steppes northeast of [[Toilara]] (Tulear) in the region of the [[Ihotry]] lake in the southwest of Madagascar. They are a small nomadic population, who feeds mainly on roots ([[babou]]). Until today, the Mikea people have preserved their own lifestyle without any constraints. | ||
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| + | Théo Rakotovao is a well known Malagasy singer who named his group [http://www.mikeamada.com MIKEA] after the people he sings about. In his songs he tells stories of his childhood and the life of the Mikea people. | ||
'''Traditional Mikea Music''' | '''Traditional Mikea Music''' | ||
<youtube>OhjQFeay2aU</youtube> | <youtube>OhjQFeay2aU</youtube> | ||
Revision as of 18:26, 15 October 2014
The Mikea people live in the dry forests and arid steppes northeast of Toilara (Tulear) in the region of the Ihotry lake in the southwest of Madagascar. They are a small nomadic population, who feeds mainly on roots (babou). Until today, the Mikea people have preserved their own lifestyle without any constraints.
Théo Rakotovao is a well known Malagasy singer who named his group MIKEA after the people he sings about. In his songs he tells stories of his childhood and the life of the Mikea people.
Traditional Mikea Music <youtube>OhjQFeay2aU</youtube>
