Biographie

She moved to Philadelphia in 2001 to attend Temple University where she double majored in Sociology and Spanish, and graduated in 2006 with honors.

While attending school full-time in the aforementioned nations, Rafiya found time to work with local artists, absorbing their techniques and wisdom all the while enriching her sound. She has worked with Oscar Kidjo, recorded in Youssou N’Dour’s studio and toured France and North Africa with French rap star, Mokobe.

Every passing collaboration, studio session and performance strengthened her ever-present belief that she would be spending her life making music; making people smile, dance and think.

Rafiya writes and sings about the human experience in French and English but regardless of your native tongue, her passion translates itself in the melody. Parlez-vous Rafiya?

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• Artist: Rafiya
• Titre: Amazing
• Album: Amazing
• Suivi: 1
• Year: 2009
• Length: 3:41 minutes (8.45 Mo)
• Format: Stereo 44kHz 320Kbps (CBR)

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The album "Amazing" was composed and recorded between Paris, Philadelphia, New York and Maputo over a period of 2 years and every city has played a key role in its manufacturing boom. These songs brought by the magical voice of Rafii, reflect a variety of style with a clear preference for tones of acoustic guitar and vocal inflections of music R & B and Soul. The musical diversity of this album is a testament to the influence of transcultural Rafii and his transcendental attraction is proof that music is definitely a universal language. The themes are varied and relate to human experience, emotions, grief, love, hope and faith.

Rafii new songs were very well received and could not be otherwise, not only because of musical quality but also because of the fan base of music lovers that has built up following his performances in festivals , clubs, cultural events connected to Philadelphia, New York or Washington DC.

Singer / songwriter born, Rafii sings in English and French. Whatever your mother tongue, his passion is reflected in his songs, a subtle blend of R & B, Soul and Afro-Jazz.

List of titles

1 - One of Those Days
2 - Amazing
3 - Mario
4 - I Forgive You (Na Limbisi Yo)
5 - Je Me Cherche
6 - Fétiche
7 - Silent Hearts
8 - *bonus* Flo I Love You By Rajah, Featuring Rafiya & Mbouro Mpela

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