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Article about Zarina on wkdtrendz.com

October 6th, 2011

Did you know that reggae artist Nazizi of East Africa Bashment Crew has a sister. Nazizi's younger sister Zarina lives in Florida, USA. She is presently in the country. Nazizi and Zarina shares one father. Zarina moved to German when she was three years before relocating to USA. She sings in Pop and RnB. Zarina has recorded he album in both USA and Kenya. Speaking at an interview in one of the radio station, Zarina says she mostly records in English and little in little Swahili language. She hardly speak Kiswahili. She blurted that she will be coming to Kenya more and that she is in the country on a project to record and shoot a video "Am Ready" which has ten tracks. The track has some reggae with a few collabos.

Zarina confirmed how ready she is to conquer East Africa music industry. She wishes to do a collabo with Brandy who she says is her role model. "There are a lot of challenges in the industry but one needs to be a passionate about it", Zarina advised those intending to embark on music. She also done a collabo track with her sister Nazizi, "You cant mess with we". (We don't have her pictures yet

Last Updated (Thursday, 06 October 2011 14:17)

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Zarina's interview with ASassyWomen.com

November 21st, 2011

Good Morning my lovely readers!! I would like to for you all to get to know one my fellow USF alumni's and aspiring singer-songwriter, Zarina Alice Taylor. Zarina was born October 14, 1984 in Nairobi kenya and was raised in Tampa, FL. Zarina moved to New York in 2010 to pursue her music career. At a TV show she attended, she was introduced to Tomas where he fell in love with her unique voice and singing style. Tomas produced Zarina's first commercial releases, "Maybe That Someone Could Be You" (which was submitted for a Grammy nomination) and "If I Could Be Your Girl". Both of these songs can be found on the September 2011 TE! Music release, TE! Presents Rhythm for the Runway II

Interview with Zarina Taylor ASW: When did you first start singing? Zarina: I have been singing for as long I remember. ASW: What did your family do to encourage you? I have they're full support. My mom paid for vocal lessons, they been a very big help financially. (travel expenses, the Niko Ready project) ASW: Who else in your family sings? My Grandfather George W. Senoga-Zake,helped compose the national anthem of Kenya, and was a professor in music. My grandfather not only stressed the importance of education but also the importance of finding joy in playing a musical instrument. My half sister Nazizi is a female MC in East Africa. ASW: Who are your musical inspirations? Brandy, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Aaliyah, Michael Jackson. ASW: What kind of music do you listen to today? R&B, Hip hop, pop,Reggae, Alternative, some country, Neo- soul and classical. ASW: Have you performed at different events? Yes- I have sung at church, of course the talents shows, I did a performance on the Manhattan public Access TV this past January and I have a show coming up Dec. 17 in Munich Germany. ASW: Who would you most like to open for? Brandy and/or Beyonce ASW: If you weren't singing, what would you be doing? I would probably still want to be in the industry, perhaps in the background- maybe a manager or something with marketing. ASW: Do you play any instruments? Yes- The flute ASW: Do you enjoying writing music and/or lyrics? Yes I do.

Now that you all have gotten a chance to learn more about Zarina Taylor I do hope that you will support her by listening and purchasing her her first single off of Niko Ready. It is available for sale on i-Tunes, Rhapsody, and Amazon.com. Click on the links below to access the songs. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cant-mess-wid-we-feat.-nazizi/id480182994 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/maybe-that-someone-could-be/id477272499 Have a great Monday and thanks for stopping by. xoxo, Ashley Ashley Lorraine ASassyWoman.Wordpress.Com

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