Zebu Nation, is the outcome of a personal journey that began in February 2007 when Razia returned to Madagascar to reconnect with the land she left as an eleven year-old child. Featuring Razia’s smooth and soulful voice, Zebu Nation weaves Malagasy music styles such as tsapiky and salegy with contemporary arrangements to create an uplifting and accessible sound rooted in the Indian Ocean island’s strong musical traditions. Zebu Nation features some of Madagascar’s most celebrated instrumentalists including the guitar and marovany (a box lyre) player Dozzy Njava and accordionist Regis Gizavo. “Their presence in these songs really gives this album that special Malagasy feel,” notes Razia.

Zebu Nation (Dig)
is released on the Cumbancha label on the 22nd February.