with the repeated refrain “Hang down your head Tom Dula hang down your head and cry
The tradition of the murder ballad can be traced back to European folk songs of the 17th century
These instruments have their origins in the iron manacles that shackled the slaves together on their ill-fated journey northwards
In addition to her live performing career she teaches violin
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Malagasy Blues Song Format:CD with the repeated refrain “HangLike the flora and fauna of her Madagascar homeland, Lala Njava's music is distinctive and unique. Listen out for her silvery wandering voice, lush rolling guitars and rippling percussion on this, her striking debut album her Malagasy Blues Song. More Lala Njava on WMN: www. worldmusic. net lalanjava If Lala Njava's music was a colour, it would be indigo a dark, pensive hue that rings with a deep, almost bluesy, edge. Listening to Malagasy Blues Song,