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AZANIA
Few people are born with the gift of instantly touching
people's hearts with their voice. Azania is one of them. Originally from Sierra
Leone, West Africa, this multi-cultural artist was born and raised in the U.S.
& in Geneva, Switzerland. From the age of 6 she knew that singing was her
calling and she loved seeing the joy her voice brought to people. "It's a
beautiful way to share emotions and connect with
people on a deep level" she says.
Azania's captivating voice, powerful energy and positive
charisma make her a phenomenal performer and a joy to see on stage. She has
performed hundreds of concerts around Europe and in Asia, and looks forward to
travelling worldwide. "It's always wonderful and fascinating to see how
universal music is. It surpasses so many cultural boundaries and speaks
straight to the heart". She has also been invited to sing in major music
festivals, such as the world-renowned Montreux Jazz and the Paléo festival. In
Paris, she won first prize in the French T.V. competition 'Graines de Star' on
M6TV. Broadcast to over 4 million viewers, it was the first French show similar
to 'American Idol' and 'X-Factor'.
A true cameleon, Azania loves exploring various facets of
her voice in different styles of music. During her 12 years+ of classical opera
voice training, she sang in many different bands of not only soul and funk, but
also jazz to disco, electro/house to gospel, reggae to musical theater. For her
upcoming album, several songs are inspired by the groovy soul and funk era of
the 1970's. However Azania's compositions evolve from diverse musical
influences. “I simply compose what I feel, and I’m inspired by different
styles. To me what’s most important is the message and emotion of each song. If
you feel it, that’s all that counts”. Reflecting her warm personality, Azania's
lyrics are often enriched with uplifting and positive messages, and her
highly-anticipated debut album will be released in 2011.
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