Rajery

Rajery, born Germain Randrianrisoa, is a player of the valiha from Madagascar who founded the modern valiha orchestra. As an infant, he lost all the fingers on one of his hands; subsequently, he became a self-taught valiha player.

Biography Rajery was born in 1965 in the northern part of Madagascar. As a teenager, he was teased by his peers for his interest in playing the valiha, an instrument that usually requires extensive use of both hands. However, due to his handicap, he developed a unique musical technique and style.

Discography Dorotanety (Indigo, Label Bleu, 1999) Fanamby (Indigo, Label Bleu, 2001) Anarouz (Six Degrees Records, 2017, as a member of 3MA)