Poopy, Johary and Njila will unite their musical worlds around a repertoire blending memories, duets and new interpretations. Poopy and Johary will bring together their repertoires on the stage of CCI Ivato. More than thirty years of musical complicity will come together on the same stage. On Sunday, the amphitheater of CCI Ivato will host "Kanto Mifameno", a major show bringing together Poopy, the Johary group and guest artist Njila. Conceived as a meeting between several artists, the concert will showcase the richness of their repertoires and the songs that have marked their shared history.
For nearly four hours, the audience will hear songs by Poopy and Johary, as well as their cross-interpretations. Some Poopy songs will be performed by Johary, while Poopy will interpret Johary titles. Some pieces will also be sung together. The repertoire should include around forty songs, with special emphasis on songs from their past collaborations, particularly those from the album Andao Andihy, Poopy's first solo studio album, released in 1991, which reflects an important period in their shared journey.
The show's particularity will also lie in the musical accompaniment. The technical and logistics will be handled by NYR Image, while Live Prod manages the organization. The formations will retain their own musicians: Poopy's songs will be accompanied by his musicians, while Johary's will be accompanied by his group members. When one artist performs the other's repertoire, the relevant musicians will accompany them as well. On stage, the audience will find accordion, brass, electro-acoustic guitar and around seven voices, in the acoustic conditions of CCI Ivato.
This meeting is part of a history built over the years. Collaboration with Njila holds a special place in this. An important composer within this formation, Njila had already worked with the artists involved. After various musical experiences, their paths gradually drew closer, until the idea of sharing the stage this time was born.
Through "Kanto Mifameno", the artists also defend an open vision of music: generations should not separate music lovers, as music can be shared by all.