Madagascar having a total of 18 Malagasy tribes which were merged under the original "hova" people that already occupied the central highlands.

 Although they were under one government, the economic and social concerns such as food shortage, black-market scandals, drafting for work, ethnic tensions, and the return of soldiers from France had strained an already tense environment. The Malagasy people thrived in increasing their population rate and the noticeable unique blend of architectural skills brought favorable travelers. There's deep African influence and blend of cultural structures in Madagascar.

He is also well-known for a dance called the "kilalaky". It’s a fast paced groove lead by percussive breakdowns. You can easily get lost between the mix of percussion's and the tempo. Tsiliva exhibits patterns of rhythmic panting. With this dance, the dancers form a line and there unified movement mirrors the exact steps of the leader. I would describe it as organized chaos. Malagasy music's dance genre feels hip and contemporary enough to appeal across regions and generations to come. No matter the familiarity, this style, rhythm, and tempo will force limb movement.

The video below is hilarious! Watch the video to see if you can understand the story line.