multi-cultural artist Azania (@AzaniaNoah)

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. 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.   For more info: http://www.indiereviewcd.com https://twitter.com/IndieRevue https://www.instagram.com/indie.review https://www.facebook.com/indie.review