File:7-D'Gary & Jihe-Horombe-Lagnana.ogg

Summary
Author: D'Gary & Jihe Song title: Lagnana Album: Horombe Label, Year, Ref: Indigo, LBLC 2515 (France, 1994); Stern's, STCD 9005 (USA, 1995) Song length: 4:54 (294 seconds)

Fair Use Rationale
This is a sound sample from a commercial recording. Its inclusion in the article Music of Madagascar is claimed as fair use because:
 * 1) It illustrates an educational article that specifically discusses the traditionally Malagasy performance of the instrument featured here, as well as the artist that performs it.
 * 2) It is a sample of about 29 seconds from a much longer recording, and could not be used as a substitute for the original commercial recording.
 * 3) It is of a lower quality than the original recording.
 * 4) It is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted sample of comparable educational value.
 * 5) It is believed that this sample will not affect the value of the original work or limit the copyright holder's rights or ability to distribute the original recording.

Specific rationale for "Lagnana"

 * 1) The guitar has been distinctively adapted to Malagasy musical standards to create a uniquely Malagasy performance style.
 * 2) D'Gary is considered one of the masters of Malagasy guitar performance and has won international acclaim for his guitar performance. He is an ambassador of Malagasy music and a national treasure.