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'''Razia Said is a Malagasy born musician from [[Antalaha]] who lived in Madagascar until the age of seven. She currently lives in New York where she performs regularly. Her latest music collection, album ''Zebu Nation, '' was inspired by a return visit to her country, and is a mixture between of western and Malagasy rhythms and sounds and rhythms. The lyrics of songs such as Her latest album ''Mifohaz'', meaning ''Wake upAkory'' was released in 2014 and is as Zebu Nation in Malagasy language, sends a clear message to the world about the ongoing environmental destruction that is happening in Madagascar today.'''
<youtube>365vhRb9log</youtube>== Zebu Nation 2010 ==
''From the CD sleeve of Zebu Nation:'“It's time <br>Two years ago, I returned to Madagascar and was privilidged to meet some amazing local musicians. They inspired me to make an album in Malagasy, my native tongue. It was my chance to put our petty differences aside reconnect in a deeper way with the music of my country. During the same trip, I realised Madagascar is in trouble. Our forest and do something fauna are dying. Our nature is crying out for immediate help. The new album now became not just about re-discovering a musical heritage, but also about drawing attention to the more pressing issues facing the future plight of our beautiful country's natural resources. Zebu Nation was born to spread a message of hope with the medium of music.”'Zebu Nation is aimed at bringing people and musicians together for a real need. It's dedicated to our children' s future. A deep thanks to all the people who walked with me on this long path and helped to make Zebu Nation a reality. Jamie Ambler Cheick Cisse, Zohary Adele, Achille Razafindramosa, Tsiry Fy-Tia Solofomihanta, Riri, Victor Randrianary, Mimi Arianala, Odilon Ranaivoson, Lauren Flanegan, Nili Belkind, Hasina and Chita.
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Two years ago, I returned to Madagascar and was privilidged to meet some amazing local musicians. They inspired me to make an album in Malagasy, my native tongue. It was my chance to reconnect in a deeper way with the music of my country. During the same trip, I realised Madagascar is in trouble. Our forest and fauna are dying. Our nature is crying out for immediate help. The new album now became not just about re-discovering a musical heritage, but also about drawing attention to the plight of our country's natural resources. Zebu Nation was born to spread a message of hope with the medium of music. Zebu Nation is aimed at bringing people and musicians together for a real need. It's dedicated to our children's future. A deep thanks to all the people who walked with me on this long path and helped to make Zebu Nation a reality. Jamie Ambler Cheick Cisse, Zohary Adele, Achille Razafindramosa, Tsiry Fy-Tia Solofomihanta, Riri, Victor Randrianary, Mimi Arianala, Odilon Ranaivoson, Lauren Flanegan, Nili Belkind, Hasina and Chita. Find our more by visiting [http:<HTML5video type="youtube">365vhRb9log<//www.raziasaid.com raziasaid.com].HTML5video>
The lyrics of songs such as ''Mifohaz'', meaning ''Wake up'' in Malagasy, sends a clear message to the world about the ongoing environmental destruction that is happening in Madagascar today. Additionally, 10% of the net profits from the sale of Zebu Nation are used to plant trees in Madagascar. Razia will perform performed in Madagascar, /[[Antananarivo]], in 2010 at the [http://www.angaredona.mg Angaredona Festival] . Check the further information links below for future tour dates. == Akory 2014 == Akory - which means ''What now?'' in the Malagasy language - is the new album from Razia Said on 21st September 2010which she explores the environmental and political challenges facing her native land. The album was launched independently with her own label WAKE UP MUSIC. Read more about the album on the [http://www.raziasaid.com/pr_en.pdf Akory press release]<HTML5video type="youtube">geCXuGQzKb0</HTML5video>
== Further information ==
* [http://www.raziasaid.com Razia Said's homepage]* [https://www.facebook.com/raziasaid.official Facebook page]* [http://www.madonline.com/article_05172_us.html?PHPSESSID=d20d33dea80c217fae09f826ea10859c Razia Said launches a campaign against Gibson concerning Rosewood guitars]Madonline, 24th January 2012* [http://worldmusiccentralwww.irinnews.org/report.aspx?reportid=94682 Illegal rosewood trade continues] IRIN, 19th January 2012* [http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article.php/Madagascar_Razia_Said_Zebu_Nation World Music Central reviews Zebu NationALeqM5iMdprjuPuDXi1qnt8zkhgzpcRpSw?docId=6287b65f718c4738a5aa6cab93250361 Madagascar holds concert against illegal logging] January 2010Associated Press, 30th September 2011.* [http://www.cumbancha.com/razia CumbanchaRecords] Biography, photos, tour dates. * [http://www.cumbancha.com/raziaalbums/zebunation/?_pg=albums&_pgx=zebunation&_pgxx= 10% of the net profits from Zebu Nation used to plant trees in Madagascar]* [http://worldmusiccentral.org/article.php/Madagascar_Razia_Said_Zebu_Nation World Music Central reviews Zebu Nation]January 2010.

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