The son of Fanaiky took up his father's bass at the Grand Stage closing Jazz@Tohatohabato, offering the audience a moment filled with emotion and musical memory. Known as Ny Ray Fanaiky Rasolomahatratra, or simply Ray, the young musician paid tribute to his father by bringing his instrument to life on stage before crowded stairs and an audience spanning generations.

"I'm happy to have participated in the Grand Stage and played my father's pieces," he shared. Despite some apprehension, he rose to the challenge with the instrument carrying part of his family's musical history: "I played with Fanaiky's guitar."

The repertoire included notably "Be Basse," one of the standout tracks from the album Goma, released in May 2011. This work illustrates Fanaiky's musical approach, which combined his jazz influences with the festive rhythms of Malagasy salegy and what he called "jazz miteny"—accessible, lyrical jazz.

Fanaiky's son also performed "Izy no Mesia," a title not yet on an album that could feature in an upcoming project. An emblematic figure of Malagasy jazz and considered a master of the bass guitar in Madagascar, Fanaiky, whose real name was Ny Herivelona Fanaiky Rasolomahatratra, passed away in September 2024. His name remains closely associated with Jazz@Tohatohabato, which he long marked with his talent.

His son's presence in this edition's lineup takes on particular significance, bridging transmission and homage to his musical heritage. This performance is part of a Jazz@Tohatohabato edition marked by diversity. Over 5 days, the festival brought together artists from different worlds—from jazz to Hira Gasy to rap—across several venues in the capital. The Grand Stage ranks among the major events, alongside Jazz Kids, Jazz Quartier, and Jazz Street, with participation from German musicians Martin Zenker and Robin Henn.

At Antaninarenina, the public showed up in force. Tohatohabato was at full capacity, drawing jazz enthusiasts of several generations who came to enjoy the various performances. For organizers, this turnout and the reception of the show testify to the success of this edition and the pride it generated.