article_title background genre origin name
tearano
 group_or_band '' beko '' , '' tsapiky '' madagascar tearano
tearano

tearano is a musical group from the southwestern region of madagascar .
they perform a contemporary form of the traditional `` beko '' genre , fusing southern vocal harmonies and `` tsapiky '' rhythms with modern instrumentation heavily featuring synthesizers and electric guitars .
the band 's innovative instrumentation modernized the tsapiky sound and rendered it more radio friendly and accessible to listeners in other regions of madagascar .
the band is considered an ambassador of the musical traditions of the south , and is credited with popularizing the tsapiky genre outside of the southern region of toliara where it originated .
