Régis Gizavo - Tsikaholy

Régis Gizavo is a Malagasy accordionist and member of the Madagascar All Stars.

“The idea of mixing traditional Madagascan music and the accordion may appear a little strange at first. However, the two have a shared history going back hundreds of years. The accordion - or the “poorman’s piano” as it is known in French - was introduced to Madagascar by sailors in the early 19th century and went on to become an integral part of the local culture.”