Press Kit

Singer and songwriter Razia Said is a Malagasy born New Yorker. Her music can be described as Malagasy fusion, reflecting her nomadic life and multicultural background.

The Road, her latest release, nominated for best world beat album in the IMA awards, is a sum up and introspection of a fragile time of her life and is dedicated to her grand mother who passed away in the course of this period.

Despite her wanderings, Razia’s heart and soul remains inexorably tethered to Madagascar and emerges as both a unique voice in the global music scene as well a passionate advocate for the environment.

Biography

If Zebu Nation was Razia Said’s explosion onto the world music scene and Akory an evocative and flowering sequel, then her new album, The Road, has the mark of an artist coming into her own, where the beauty of the music is only amplified by the depth of personal exploration.

Said a Malagasy-born New Yorker who mostly sings and writes in Malagasy, raising awareness about environmental and social action through her unique and inspiring voice, with music inspired by the rhythms, melodies and instruments from her childhood.

Her acclaimed first album Zebu Nation released by Cumbancha in 2010 was the beginning of a long musical journey back to Madagascar. Since then Razia has toured and recorded worldwide.

The Road, Razia’s third album is an introspection on a fragile time in her life and is dedicated to her grandmother, Tombozandry, who raised her and who passed away in the course of this period. Her new album, features collaborations with world-renowned musicians, including master Malagasy salegy guitar player Raledey Vink Bamouaz, Blue Note recording guitarist Lionel Loueke and Emel Matlouthi. Said’s music might reveal a new direction within a greater resonance

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MUSIC STREAMING

SPOTIFY LINK: https://open.spotify.com/album/2S8vQMv230fMjOVa4ZZbsz?si=xjF25L0MRDetWQ1yMgvNkg

APPLE MUSIC: https://www.apple.com/music/

TIDAL: https://store.tidal.com/us/album/96746594

GOOGLEPLAY: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Razia_The_Road?id=Bqmdc2swsilgl5taioskort25ni

YOUTUBE MUISIC: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lK-K6sukufT9UFQjPsuoz3f8a9ee2YfTU

Upcoming Shows

Previous events

THE GLOBAL GARVER SESSION

Sunday, September 12, 2021 @ 7:00PMSun, Sep 12, 2021 @ 7:00PM

GARVER MILL, MADISON, WISCONSIN

The Sessions at Garver Mill -Ticketed $10 (Inside in to purchaseof rain)

Saturday, September 11th The Blue Collar Garver Session

Noon – 1:00 pm -SpareTime Bluegrass Band Patio˅

1:30-2:30 pm -Sean Michael Dargan Trio

3-4:00 pm Willy Porter

4:30 to 5:30 pm -Lynda and the ZEROS Main Stage˅

6:15- 7:30 pm- Cash Box Kings

8:00- 9:00pm -Willy Porter

Sunday, September 12th The Global Garver Session

Noon –1:00 -The Kissers pm Patio˅ -

1:30-2:30 pm- Tani Diakite and Andy Ewen

3-4:00 pm - Panchromatic Steel

4 to 5:00 pm -Harmonious Wail *Main Stage˅

5:30- 6:30pm- The Kissers

7 – 8:00pm - Razia Said (Madagascar)

8:10- 8:25- The Grand Sessions Raffle (The Patio)

8:30- 9:30 pm -Golpe Tierra

$10 TICKET ENTRANCE

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THE AFRICAN ART FESTIVAL

Saturday, July 3, 2021 @ 6:00PMSat, Jul 3, 2021 @ 6:00PM

COMMODORE BARRY PARK (entrance on Park Ave), NASSAU STREET AND NAVY STREET, BROOKLYN

THE 50TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN ART FESTIVAL: The International African Arts Festival (IAAF) will be celebrating its 50th consecutive year, and we need your support. The IAAF is the longest running cultural arts festival in the United States dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the cultural and historical legacy of people of African descent. Your financial contribution will support our entrepreneurs, entertainers, artisans, and craftsmen and overall enhance our efforts to grow and improve this festival.

$15 TO $125

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