Two years after his last encounter with Tapôlaka Glady, Rossy returns to the stage with "Timeless," a show designed to meet the expectations of an audience seeking nostalgia and new emotions. Rossy is preparing a large-scale spectacle with "Tapôlaka Glady Timeless."
Two years later, Rossy brings Tapôlaka Glady back to the stage and takes on a major challenge. On August 22, at the Palais des sports de Mahamasina, the artist will present "Tapôlaka Glady Timeless," a show designed to reconnect with the spirit of the concept while taking advantage of current technical resources. The stakes are high for Rossy: after this long break, he must respond to an audience demanding the return of his songs and revive a universe that has marked several generations.
"People were really asking for Rossy, all of Rossy's songs," the artist explains. For this edition, the repertoire will be 100% Rossy, including ambient music. The pieces will be arranged to build a progressive show. A softer first part will give way to folk sôva, bal kabôsy, bapampa and angorodao, before transforming into bal poussière. Hosts and representatives of the new generation will also be present to encourage audience participation.
Tapôlaka Glady notably made an impression in October 2024, with three days of concerts at Kianjan'ny Kanto Mahamasina. Two years later, the return of the concept represents a new challenge for Rossy. The demand from spectators, eager to rediscover the songs that accompanied different periods of their lives, represents one of the main stakes of this edition.
Tradition and Modernity
For the artist, "Timeless" reflects the ability of songs to transcend the years. The intergenerational dimension will be strengthened by the presence of emerging artists, who are learning certain old pieces to contribute to their transmission.
At its inception, Tapôlaka Glady relied on limited technical resources and above all on the energy of artists and the public. "Back then, there wasn't much equipment. It was mainly the people who gave Glady its soul." Today, sound systems, lighting, structure, screens and broadcasting technologies should give the show a new dimension, without abandoning its identity.
Supported by Somaprod and Cool Concept Events, the project could also expand throughout Madagascar. A live broadcast on Sehatra.com could also be offered to the diaspora if tickets were to sell out.
The organization plans security and first aid measures, including the FIP and the Malagasy Red Cross.
Paul Bert Rahasimanana, known as Rossy, began playing accordion at age 7 before performing in hira gasy, vakisôva and various musical groups. Discovered in the early 1980s, he later developed music blending Malagasy traditions, rock, funk and folk. His international tours, his album Island of Ghosts, recorded in England in 1991, and his distinction as "best ambassador of Malagasy music," awarded by Radio France Internationale in 1994, mark his career.
With "Tapôlaka Glady Timeless," Rossy is not simply seeking to reproduce the past. He is taking on the challenge of reviving a concept that has marked his career, meeting audience expectations and passing his repertoire on to new generations.