With 'Akory' ("Now what?"), Razia presents a logical sequel to 2010's 'Zebu Nation'. That being said, the fact the Malagasy singer clearly wanted to take things to the next level is proven by the impressive list of Malagasy musicians joining Razia itself for the recordings of this album: valiha player Rajery, accordionist Regis Gizavo, guitarists Teta and D'Gary and vocalist Mikea, all contributed on 'Akory'. Razia is still actively campaigning to halt the deforestation of Madagascar and in many of the songs on 'Akory' (opening track 'Taranaka Afar (Our Future), 'Kajio (Our Forests)'...) she calls on her compatriots to act before it is too late. Of a very different order is 'Papillon (Butterfly)', an ode to Razia's father, who passed away in 2010 and was a passionate butterfly collector. Our favorite song from the track list is the up-tempo and suspected South African sounding 'Gny Lalagna (The Way)', for which Razia collaborated with D'Gary. Albums like 'Akory' prove it's high time Malagasy music finally gets the attention it deserves.