Name: Calm day at the market in Antananarivo by George Vlad in Soundscapes
Duration: 7 min 27 s
Description: It's a slow start to the day at Andravoahangy market in Madagascar's capital. Sellers are unwrapping their wares and laying them out in little displays in their stalls. Recorded with Sony PCM D100.

Love these market  recordings George. Nice work.

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Calm day at the market in Antananarivo

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