Gifts & Blessings.

February 7, 2003 5:15 AM

Gifts & Blessings. The textile arts of Madagascar.
posted by plep (10 comments total)

Plep, how do you find such wonderful treasures? I'd like to call attention to the great musical clips - delightful, happy stuff that is starting my day on a nice beat.
posted by madamjujujive at 6:23 AM on February 7, 2003

[this is good]
posted by Slithy_Tove at 6:29 AM on February 7, 2003

Mafana be!

This must be great post day!

Thanks, plep.
posted by hama7 at 6:36 AM on February 7, 2003

looping music making me loopy. gotta remember to turn down my speakers in the morning. nice other than that.
posted by tomplus2 at 6:58 AM on February 7, 2003

For those of you who don't know, check out plep's log, where you'll find joys like the Madagascar exhibit virtually everyday.

Oh, and [this is good].
posted by monju_bosatsu at 7:04 AM on February 7, 2003

If you're interested in Malagasy music, track down the compilation Big Red on Nascente, or any of the World Out of Time compilations by Shanachie (particularly volume 2). I especially recommend Shanachie's release Malagasy Guitar by D'Gary, one of the best guitar players alive.

And there's always my favourite Malagasy song.
posted by rory at 7:29 AM on February 7, 2003

gifts and blessings upon you, plep... gorgeous textiles stir me!
posted by taz at 10:31 AM on February 7, 2003

Rory, thanks for the music pointers! And what fascinating reading Walking West looks like it will be - I absolutely love personal travelogues. And on first glance, your blog and all your affiliated pages look so rich and chock full o' nifty things - wow, I am so glad you added your comments...nice to make your acquaintance!
posted by madamjujujive at 5:59 PM on February 7, 2003

Aw, shucks. Thanks, madamjujujive. Glad you like it.
posted by rory at 3:59 AM on February 8, 2003

Thanks monju_bosatsu... pleased to meet you. :)
posted by plep at 11:18 AM on February 8, 2003