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About Razia (singer)
- Razia (born December 1, 1959, Antalaha, Madagascar) Razia Said, is a singer-songwriter from a small town in Madagascar has been on a long journey to craft her sound.
- The artist, who records for world music label Cumbancha, is an activist and a musician on a journey.
- "Wake Up Madagascar".
- Razia's music draws on her African influences; such as, Fela and Papa Wemba, while incorporating R&B and Jazz, which she found upon moving to New York City in 1987.
- Razia is a nomad, spending time in Africa, France, Italy, Ibiza, Bali and New York City.
- Before recording Zebu Nation, Razia recorded her earlier material Magical released in 2006 upon moving to NYC.
- Despite the excitement of fixing her work to a disc, Razia was not totally satisfied.
- After many trips back to her home country of Madagascar, Razia had the opportunity to meet with one of the country's most prominent acts, Njava.
- Razia's time recording around Madagascar inspired her to write and record songs in the Malagasy language, while incorporating many of the familiar sounds and melodies with which she grew up.
- Much of Razia's musical focus is aimed towards the protection and preservation of the environment, namely that of her homeland.
- Razia is an activist fighting illegal logging in Madagascar.
- Her latest release The Road offers a warm, welcoming set of songs that take us deep into the emotional reality of Razia’s self-made, globe-spanning life.
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