Tanora Masina Itaosy marks 35 years of gospel music in Madagascar
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In Madagascar, the gospel group Tanora Masina Itaosy will perform a concert on October 25th at the Barea Mahamasina stadium to celebrate 35 years of sharing their faith through music.
The group, founded in 1991 within the Lutheran Church of Madagascar in Ambohimasina Itaosy, began as a small choir and has grown to 140 members. Mama Volahavana Germaine, a leader in the Fifohazana movement, named the group.
Tanora Masina Itaosy has consistently performed throughout Madagascar since 2011, averaging 70 concerts yearly, though they have not yet reached cities like Antsiranana, Taolagnaro, and Nosy Be. The anniversary concert, themed “He is our guide,” will feature 34 songs performed by the group and several other gospel artists, including Mialy Rakotomamonjy and Jàjà. Organizers expect around 21,000 people to attend the event, which begins at 11:30 AM.
The group intends to emphasize the human element of worship, with Lovaniaina Rakotondranaivo, the choir leader, explaining that they want to show how people express their faith through song. Tanora Masina Itaosy has released ten albums and is currently working on an eleventh to commemorate the anniversary, building on a catalogue of over 120 songs.
