Next September 13 and 14 will take place an unprecedented festival dedicated to the guitar, but not just any. “Glita”, a term that appeared in the 1970s and 80s designates, in fact, the acoustic guitar or the dry guitar, the one that can be used everywhere and at any place since it requires no electrical amplification.
On the program of this festival which is designed and organized by Mi’ritsoka Production, concerts, sharing workshops, tributes, exhibitions and a competition.
The competition is open to the public from this day.
“This festival is intended to honor all those who have fueled the passion for the acoustic guitar, or the” Revy Glita “during all these years, transmitting it from generations to generations. But it will also serve as a platform to highlight the talent of the younger generations ”specifies Hery Randriamampianina, the director general of Mi’ritsoka.
Thus, the competition is open to all enthusiasts, men and women, without distinction of age. All candidates are invited to send a video of two minutes at most. She will have to clearly show the way to play the candidate in the running and have quality sound. The video is to be sent to email address tafangilita.fifaninanana@gmail.com Or on the Facebook page “Tafan-Gilita Festival”. The candidates will have until May 31, 2025 to send their service.
The final stages of the competition will take place during the festival in September. We already know that Mbola Talenta, Tojo guitarist, Teddy Sôlô and Jovin will be part of the jury for the competition. The Régie will be assigned to Jack Thierry, while Hiary Rapanoelina will take care of the artistic direction. The winners of the competition will in any case already have the opportunity to share the scene with the great talents of the Malagasy guitar. Hanitra Andria
On the program of this festival which is designed and organized by Mi’ritsoka Production, concerts, sharing workshops, tributes, exhibitions and a competition.
The competition is open to the public from this day.
“This festival is intended to honor all those who have fueled the passion for the acoustic guitar, or the” Revy Glita “during all these years, transmitting it from generations to generations. But it will also serve as a platform to highlight the talent of the younger generations ”specifies Hery Randriamampianina, the director general of Mi’ritsoka.
Thus, the competition is open to all enthusiasts, men and women, without distinction of age. All candidates are invited to send a video of two minutes at most. She will have to clearly show the way to play the candidate in the running and have quality sound. The video is to be sent to email address tafangilita.fifaninanana@gmail.com Or on the Facebook page “Tafan-Gilita Festival”. The candidates will have until May 31, 2025 to send their service.
The final stages of the competition will take place during the festival in September. We already know that Mbola Talenta, Tojo guitarist, Teddy Sôlô and Jovin will be part of the jury for the competition. The Régie will be assigned to Jack Thierry, while Hiary Rapanoelina will take care of the artistic direction. The winners of the competition will in any case already have the opportunity to share the scene with the great talents of the Malagasy guitar.
Hanitra Andria
