Mafy Loha means stubborn in Malagasy. Kristel talks about the environmental situation, pollution, deforestation issue because this young generation is in a state of emergency planning their future for themselves and for the nation. You can feel the excitement, the menace and the pressure. A hybrid music where eclectic influences come together combining electric guitars, bass and synthesizer with a powerful rock tune like an ode to nature and to the land of the Big Island. Supported by Adam Clayton (U2), General Pop, RFI and more.

Take It Easy

Mafy Loha

Take It Easy is a compendium of everything Kristel have experienced these past few months : cancellations, repatriation and loneliness. They confided that they felt "dirty" after their wandering and needed to take a step back. The program for this new single: a light, soothing track, uncluttered with doctored organic sounds and a bass-line that is simultaneously zen, powerful and tenacious.

NOONE KNOWS

LET ME GO

MAFY LOHA

TAKE IT EASY

MY MAN

Kristel delivers us a social satire of the everyday’s chaotic life of the Mal- agasy. A song as a commitment to act now to provide a better perspec- tivefor future generations

I Got You

TNM (radio edit)

Ratake

Akao

Tsarovy

Irony

Mozika Mankafy

Olona Tsy Hita

Aiza Ho Aiza

Feno

Maditra

Masoandro

Tonga Indray

Hilalalala

Iriny

Ny Ampitso

“Wait for me” shows that the Malagasy group has not forgotten their roots of melody and powerful hymns with guitar riffs that fall heavy, but Kristel chang- es category by signing a pop track, which opens up new horizons. The pro- duction is enriched by a more electro sound and the incursion into the rap world with a feat by Kim Jah places them at the heart of a new game. The urban sound of “Wait for me” evokes the fusion of MIA or Santigold without re- nouncing the energy of their beginnings. These 3 little devils propelled by the voice of their charismatic singer display their ambition; an imposing sound of a youth that mocks barriers.
The track ‘Wait for me’ has as much impatience and tension as Kristel while waiting. The trio took the lead with a new sound that makes you want to shake it just as much as it makes you want to scream your rage to live.

Wait For Me

« Out and Loud » is, of sorts, Kristel’s « Live and Let Die »; the energy needed to make their star shine and defy the political and economic slump overtaking the paradise that is Madagascar.
« Out and Loud » is a rollercoaster of contradictory emotions that translate the difficulties the trio faces, and their fiery will to not be let down by this often hostile environment. Kristel brings tribal rhythms to « Out and Loud », showing that they are ready for battle, ready to defend their freedom of speech, and especially their rebellion towards the « no future » culture adopted by the new generation on the island. But there are also surprises like guitars that flirt with synthesisers and programming. The tours have forced the band to grow, and it’s also their thirst for freedom that pushes them to evolve their rock sound towards a more ambitious production. « Out and Loud » becomes a hymn, militant and hedonistic. Fuck the problems, it is time to dance on the embers.

Out Loud

Let’s go crazy, let’s party! The new feel-good single’s message is of circum- stance, reminding us to not let ourselves be contaminated by negative energy and obstacles. The Malgache trio knows what they’re talking about, having chosen to stay in their country to produce the new songs. It is from this island, facing the worst of hardships, that the new, urban sound and rage for life was born. With its electro-pop programming and tongue-rolling flow, “Let’s Be Hap- py” sounds like the anthem of a youth refusing to wave the white flag, while getting lost on the dance floor. Mischievous and catchy, with hints of Tsapiky, one of the most popular dances in Mada, “Let’s Be Happy” choses euphoria and a seemingly militant hedonism to challenge adversity

Let's Be Happy

A Science Fiction stroll, with increasing intensity, searching for love that creates and repairs. With a minimalist intro, vibrating bass lines and guitar riffs... it’s an explosive cocktail that sets the tone for this first single, an extract from the next mini-album “Take it Easy”. With new collaborations including the guidance of Adam Clayton (U2) for the arrangements and mixing, Kristel is back and fired up : pop energy, spiced with touches of rock and trip-hop.

Take it easy

My Man

Kristel is a family affair! Carried by energy and the strong voice & bass of their front-woman, these feisty almost thirty-year-olds love to electrify the crowd

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