
- Lucas Rahajaniaina, 2min reading
On 10 August 2024, Madagascar mourned the loss of a pillar of its music scene: Simon Randria, the emblematic guitarist and songwriter of the 70s, passed away. Born on 28 October 1954, Simon Randria shaped the musical landscape of his native island with his virtuoso fingers and fertile imagination, leaving an indelible mark on the history of Malagasy blues and funk.