D'Gary
Background information
Birth name	Ernest Randrianasolo
Born	October 22, 1961(1961-10-22) Antananarivo, Madagascar
Occupations	Musician Guitarist singer-songwriter
Instruments	Guitar Vocals
Years active	1978-present

D'Gary (Ernest Randrianasolo born 22 July 1961) is a Madagascan musician of Bara ethnicity. His primary instrument is the acoustic guitar.

[edit] Musical style

D'Gary's elaborate playing style is characterised by his use of alternative tunings. His style developed from his interest in Madagascan music such as tsapiky popular in southern Madagascar and has been compared to the music produced on traditional instruments like the Vezo's marovany frame box zither and the Bara's lokanga violin.

He is currently (April 2009) touring the United States as part of the Throw Down Your Heart tour with Bela Fleck and other African musicians.

[edit] Selected discography

Studio albums

• Horombe – 21 May 1996 (Stern's)
• Mbo Loza – 24 June 1997 (Indigo)
• Akata Meso – 9 July 2002 (Indigo)

[edit] External links

• RFI Musique biography
• GITARA GASY! by Ian Anderson features background information and interview.
• D'Gary's first album

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