Ry Tanindrazanay malala รด! (Oh, our Beloved Fatherland) is the national anthem of Madagascar. The music was written by Pasteur Rahajason and the lyrics by Norbert Raharisoa. It is similar to a march and is influenced by European music. It is often played by Malagasy musicians on accordion.
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English Translation
Oh, Our beloved fatherland
Oh good Madagascar.
Our love for you will not leave,
For you, for you for ever.
Bless you, oh Creator
This island of our ancestors
To live in peace and joy
Hey! We are truly blessed.
Oh our beloved fatherland!
We wish to serve you with
The body and heart, spirit that is ours,
You are precious and truly deserving.
Oh our beloved fatherland!
We wish that you will be blessed,
So that the Creator of this world
Will be the foundation of your laws.