Raymond Razafimbahiny

Raymond Razafimbahiny
Born(1919-01-01)January 1, 1919
DiedJanuary 1, 1963(1963-01-01) (aged 44)
CitizenshipMadagascar
Occupations
  • Writer
  • Musician


Raymond Alphonse Razafimbahiny (1919–1963), also known as R.R. Majunga, was a musical artist and composer from Madagascar.[1][2][3] He was known as one of the first bilingual composers in Madagascar, writing songs in both Malagasy and French.[4] He wrote many songs in the style of “bà gasy” and “kalon’ny fahiny”.[1] He came from a musical family.[1] His niece was jazz singer Anna Razafimbahiny.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Herediny, Iss (7 September 2020). "Décès : Anna Razafimbahiny n'est plus". Midi Madigasikara (in French). Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  2. ^ Rabe, Patrice (4 October 2014). "« Ny lasako » au CCESCA : Beaucoup de nouveaux morceaux au répertoire de ce dimanche". Midi Madagasikara (in French). Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  3. ^ Rabe, Patrice (17 September 2014). "Poune, Nanja, Salomon, Lilie, Tosy et Rija reprennent les Œuvres de RR Majunga, Naly Rakotofiringa et Barijaona". Midi Madagasikara (in French).
  4. ^ "SALUT LES COPAINS NOS RETROUVAILLES - Serge Ramiandrasoa Band remet ça". L'Express de Madagascar (in French). 19 May 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
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