Culture
Live Stage II - Denise and Jaojoby in Unprecedented Duet
Live Stage II brings together, on July 31st, two major figures of Malagasy music, Denise and Jaojoby, for an intimate and exceptional musical evening. Denise and Jaojoby unite their musical universes for Live Stage II. Two legends of Malagasy music, one stage, and an evening filled with emotion. On Friday, July 31st, 2026 at 7 p.m., La Balançoire will host Live Stage II, a concert bringing together Denise, the Queen of Malagasy music, and Jaojoby, the King of Salegy. Through their respective works and careers, both artists have marked several generations and continue to shine a light on Malagasy music. The evening will highlight two distinct musical universes. Denise develops a modern style that blends soul, R&B, and electronic music with traditional Malagasy instruments. Dialogue. For his part, Jaojoby relies on salegy, a traditional ternary rhythm that is very fast and energetic, particularly associated with dance and celebration. This meeting thus promises a dialogue between modernity and tradition, carried by two strong musical identities. Created by Lagence, Live Stage offers a premium musical experience by bringing together the greatest Malagasy artists in a privileged setting, conducive to closeness, sharing, and emotion. Conceived as a concept of intimate concerts, the event focuses on proximity between artists and audience. In an elegant and warm setting, spectators will experience a privileged musical moment, close to two essential figures of national musical heritage. After a first edition praised by the public, featuring Fanja Andriamanantena, this second edition aims to confirm Live Stage's ambition to become an unmissable event on the Malagasy cultural scene. Cassie Ramiandrasoa
Source: L'Express de Madagascar