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== Zebu Nation 2010 ==
''From the CD sleeve of Zebu Nation:''<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. Find out more by visiting [http://www.raziasaid.com raziasaid.com].
“It's time to put our petty differences aside and do something about the more pressing issues facing the future of our beautiful country.”
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Razia 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 which she explores the environmental and political challenges facing her native land. The album was launched independently with her own label WAKE UP MUSIC. Detailed information is available at Read more about the album on the [http://www.raziasaid.com/pr_en.pdf Akory press release].
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== Further information ==
* [http://www.raziasaid.com Razia Said] homepage
* [https://www.facebook.com/raziasaid.official Razia Said's 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] IRIN, 19th January 2012