Razia (singer)

Razia Said (born December 1, 1959) is a singer, songwriter, and environmental activist from Antalaha, Madagascar.

Career
Razia's music draws elements from Malagasy music and Afrobeats. She began incorporating features of jazz and R&B to her music after visiting New York in 1987.

In 2006, Razia recorded her album Magical after relocating to New York. During her subsequent visits to Madagascar, she met Njava, one of the country's prominent musical groups. Inspired by her experiences in Madagascar, Razia began writing and recording songs in the Malagasy language,incorporating traditional sounds and melodies from her childhood.

Razia's music often focuses on environmental issues, particularly the protection and preservation of Madagascar's natural environment. She addresses the impacts of climate change and deforestation through her songs. According to an article in Broadway World her album The Road features "a warm, welcoming set of songs that take us deep into the emotional reality of Razia's self-made, globe-spanning life."

Discography

 * Magical (2006)
 * Zebu Nation (2010)
 * Akory (2015)
 * The Road (2018)