Off the coast of East Africa, the island of Madagascar’s warm, lyrical music goes straight to the soul. Randrianantoandro Clément, better known as Kilema swept into the world music scene as part of the famous Malagasy group, the Justin Vali Trio, where his showmanship dominated with his small guitar, kabosy, and his percussion instrument katsà. Born in Toliary (Tuléar), Kilema is proud of this rich heritage and says it is the nourishment for his music, but Kilema is also a musician of the world, and his contact with many diverse music styles has contributed to his musical evolution. He draws his inspiration from his roots: ethnic and local music, work songs, and country sources. He plays the traditional Malagasy instruments of kabosy, katsà and marovany, now, as after four years of touring the world under the wing of the WOMAD festivals, he’s returned to his musical origins in the southern part of Madagascar. Rounding out this musical tour of a rich culture Kilema is joined by fellow Malagasy David Rajaonary, aka RaDe, on the bass and Manavihare Fiaindratovo, aka Mimy, on drums. Catch them on their way to a Joe’s Pub gig in NYC! 8pm. $16, $13 mbrs.