Valahara at full strength presented its new universe by unveiling around twenty unreleased songs. After several years of creation, Valahara finally presented Haizina sy Hazavana this Saturday, a highly anticipated project that marks a new chapter in the band's journey. The group unveiled twenty new songs, all composed by singer Sitraka, during a concert where music and staging held equally important roles.
The show opened with a grand, theatrical entrance. A dark atmosphere, whispered voices saying "Haizina sy Hazavana," and careful scenography immediately immersed the audience in the band's universe. On stage, Valahara performed several new tracks, including Hiandry anao, Nivarilavo, Tsy misy hanenenana, Tafiotra, and Voafatotrao. Some songs had been written as early as 2019 without ever being released, while others emerged from 2022 onwards.
"We've been waiting for this moment for a long time. We were impatient and a bit anxious, but today it has finally arrived," Sitraka confides. For the singer, the priority is not to gather the largest crowd, but to deliver a memorable show. "Our goal isn't to play for the biggest audience possible, but to present something strong and beautiful," he adds.
This vision appeared in every detail of the concert. Costumes specially made for the occasion featured black, the band's emblematic color, enhanced with red, green, and gold inscriptions. Symbols inspired by Viking runes and a "V" evoking zebu horns strengthened Valahara's visual identity. Members reunited in January and began rehearsals in March to prepare the show.
Composed of Sitraka on vocals, Jaykee on guitar, Garry on drums, Ranja on keyboards, and Lion on bass, Valahara claims a borderless music style, alternating powerful pieces with more intimate passages. The band will now continue promoting Haizina sy Hazavana through several concerts, with a tour scheduled in Antsirabe on August 30, followed by a show in Antananarivo in September.