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Nazia's News:

-Lead Vocalist - The Wall of Jazz
-Soprano in D-Town quartet - Commissioned by Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau - Regional Tours to Austin, Houston, San Antonio
-Background Vocalist for George Romano Band
-MRS. INDIA EAST COAST 2006 (Miss/Mrs. India America Pageant)
-MRS. PHOTOGENIC AWARD 2006 (Miss/Mrs. India America Pageant)
-RANKED 12 and 15 as BEST FEMALE VOCALS OF ALL TIME (Garageband.com)
-"I REACHED FOR YOU" RANKED AT 46 AT GARAGEBAND.COM POP CHARTS
-TOP 5 VOCALIST OF THE MONTH (Singeruniverse.com - April 2006)
-TOP 10 FINALIST (2006 WDJX Kentuckiana Idol Contest)
-FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH (Curtain Call Productions - August 2005)


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Artist Bio

Nazia is a versatile pop, jazz, and classical crossover vocalist quickly gaining a following on the Internet as well as in her adopted hometown of Washington, D.C. & her new home in Dallas, TX. Her lyrical soprano voice, inspired interpretations, and ability to relate to the audience shines through when she hits the stage.

Nazia was crowned Mrs. India America East Coast 2006 in the Mrs./Miss India America Pageant which was televised worldwide on the Sahara One Network. The India Post noted her "excellent vocals" for her talent competition performance. She is also ranked at 12 and 15 as the Best Female Vocalist of All Time on Garageband.com. And in April 2006, she was named as one of Singeruniverse.com's Top 5 Vocalist of the Month, and became a Top 10 Finalist in the WDJX Kentuckiana Idol Contest held in Louisville. Previously, Nazia was voted as Curtain Call's Featured Artist of the Month in Washington DC (August 2005).

Originally from New Albany, Indiana, Nazia was an accomplished classically trained violinist and pianist before even beginning to sing in her teens. She went on to travel and perform both nationally and internationally with her local youth orchestra. She began studying classical voice in junior high school just as intensely as she was practicing violin, leading to numerous regional and state competitions for both voice and violin throughout her secondary school years. When it came time for college, Nazia decided to commit herself to classical voice at the University of Miami's prestigious Frost School of Music.

Soon she began her professional singing career as a soprano soloist at several churches in South Florida. Nazia was a featured soloist on a recorded album of Brahms' Neue Liebeslieder (Track 15 - "Rosen steckt mir an die Mutter," Albany Records 2002). She also toured regionally and internationally with the acclaimed choir Jubilate, performing in concerts with Marvis Martin, Clifton Davis, and Bobby McFerrin.

In addition to singing, Nazia has also found success both on and off stage as an actress, performing throughout Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Dallas in commercials, voiceovers, musicals, operettas, and regional theatre. The shows have garnered reviews in The Washington Post, Potomac Stages, and Talkinbroadway.com. Her major regional credits in the D.C. metro area include: 2002 Page to Stage Festival (Kennedy Center), 2003 DC Actors' Center Showcase, The Who's Tommy! (Studio Theatre), 2003 & 2004 South Asian Literary and Theatre Arts Festival, Victorian Lyric Opera Company and The Washington Savoyards.

After years of performing on stage in musicals and operettas, Nazia decided to embark on her own journey as a solo performer and recording artist when she recorded a demo in the adult contemporary style. “I Reached for You,” a song from her demo, was ranked at 46 on the Garageband.com Pop Charts (April 2006). Some listeners’ comments include: “A naturally beautiful voice”…“Excellent phrasing and well placed emotion”…“A class act”… “Great command of her voice.”

Additionally, Nazia has performed at charity events and talent competitions throughout the D.C. area. She was even invited to sing the National Anthem at a Washington Nationals home game at RFK Stadium. During November 2005, Nazia completed a five-city international tour in Spain with South Florida's premiere vocal group, Jubilate. She received rousing applause from packed venues in Spain in Barcelona and Madrid when she was a featured soloist performing the well-known classic jazz ballad "Summertime."

Nazia plans to begin recording her first album later this year. Her ability to express emotions through her singing is as natural as breathing. From legit classical musical theatre to adult contemporary, her powerful voice and rich vocal style has a wide range from simple tenderness to sultry pop. In all, Nazia is a versatile classical crossover stylist with passionate vocals and a strong, expressive presence, making her an industry “one to watch.”






Click the link to see comments on Nazia's vocals at Garageband.com. "I Reached for You" ranked at it's highest at 46 out of 500 on the Garageband.com Pop Chart.


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