Rakoto Frah
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Philibert Rabezaoza Rakoto "Frah" (1923 - 2001) was a flutist
and composer of traditional Malagasy music. He was born in 1932 in the region of Antananarivo
in Madagascar
. He was recognized as the greatest flute player sodina during his lifetime and was an ambassador for the music of the highlands of Madagascar.
Flute
The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike woodwind instruments with reeds, a flute is an aerophone or reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening...
and composer of traditional Malagasy music. He was born in 1932 in the region of Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Antananarivo , formerly Tananarive , is the capital and largest city in Madagascar. It is also known by its French colonial shorthand form Tana....
in Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
. He was recognized as the greatest flute player sodina during his lifetime and was an ambassador for the music of the highlands of Madagascar.