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'''Razia Said is a Malagasy 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 of western and Malagasy rhythms and sounds. The lyrics of songs such as Her latest album ''Mifohaz'', meaning ''Wake upAkory'' was released in Malagasy, sends a clear message to the world about the ongoing environmental destruction that 2014 and is happening in Madagascar today. Additionally, 10% of the net profits from the sale of as Zebu Nation are used to plant trees in MadagascarMalagasy language.'''

''Written in From the CD sleeve of Zebu Nation 2010:''<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 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.

Two years ago, I returned “It's time to Madagascar put our petty differences aside 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 do something about the music of my country. During more pressing issues facing 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 future 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. Find our more by visiting [http://www.raziasaid.com raziasaid.com].”

“It<HTML5video type="youtube">365vhRb9log</HTML5video> The lyrics of songs such as ''Mifohaz''s time , meaning ''Wake up'' in Malagasy, sends a clear message to put our petty differences aside and do something the world about the more pressing issues facing 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 performed in Madagascar/[[Antananarivo]] in 2010 at the [http://www.angaredona.mg Angaredona Festival]. Check the further information links below for future of our beautiful countrytour dates.” == Akory 2014 ==

== Tour dates Akory - which means ''What now?'' in the Malagasy language - is the new album from Razia Said on which she explores the environmental and locations ==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].

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* [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://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?reportid=94682 Illegal rosewood trade continues] homepageIRIN, 19th January 2012* [http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iMdprjuPuDXi1qnt8zkhgzpcRpSw?docId=6287b65f718c4738a5aa6cab93250361 Madagascar holds concert against illegal logging] Associated Press, 30th September 2011.