From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Madagascar Slim
Madagascar Slim
Randriamananjara Radofa Besata Jean Longin (born Oc-
tober 31, 1956 in Antananarivo, Madagascar) is a Cana-
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dian-Malagasy folk and blues guitarist, who records and • Madagascar Slim
performs under the stage name Madagascar Slim He is a
Slim. • Autobiographical description by Madagascar Slim
member of the folk music band Tri-Continental and the Persondata
world music group African Guitar Summit, as well as a so-
Name Slim, Madagascar
lo artist and a regular collaborator with blues singer Ndi-
di Onukwulu. Alternative names
He moved to Canada in 1979 to study English and ac- Short description
counting at Seneca College, pursuing music with the folk Date of birth October 31, 1956
group La Ridaine while studying. He has cited Jimi Hen-
Place of birth Antananarivo
drix and B. B. King as the two primary influences on his
choice to become a guitarist. Date of death
He is a three time Juno Award winner, having won Place of death
World Music Album of the Year in 2000 for his solo album
Omnisource and in 2005 with African Guitar Summit, and
Roots & Traditional Album of the Year in 2001 with Tri-
Continental.
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• People from Antananarivo
• Malagasy guitarists
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