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| This Touareg poet emerged from the entrails of the Tassili N'Ajjer in the Sahara... Read more |
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| was born on January 1st 1927 at Taddert Boumessaoud in Aïn El Hammam... Read more |
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| Ahmed Driche Tedjini, better known as Ahmed Wahbi... Read more |
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ANDALOU, CHAABI, MALOUF AND HAWZI SINGERS |
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Karim Kacemi, born in April 1961 in Blida, is a Chaabi and Hawzi singer. He grew up in a family of music lovers who encouraged him to develop his love and predisposition to music for he showed his talent in this field at an early age.
Right from the start, he followed the footsteps of the late master El Hachemi Guerrouabi who influenced him a great deal... Read more |
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The cultural association Dar-El-Gharnatia which was founded in March 1972 by andalusian music lovers is a great school where teachers provide the best training in the andalusian music field.The association's president is Cheikh Mahieddine Bellouti who is surrounded by dedicated people such as El Hadj Slimane Anani, Boualem Kharous... Read more |
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Rachid Nouni was born on May 5 th 1943 . He is an excellent interpreter of the chaabi and andalusian music. For this artist, Chaabi and andalusian music are arts he devoted his life to without making them a bread winning means. He started his musical career as a drum and tambourine player in a chaabi band called “the artistic popular band”... Read more |
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Bouyahia Sadek alias Cheikh Sadek El Bedjaoui, was born in Bejaia on December 17 th , 1907 in Bab El Louz neighborhood. Sadek joined El Mossilia association at its beginning and thus took full part in its development. While living in Algiers for five years, he met with great masters such as El Hadj El Mahfoud in Blida ... Read more |
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Khelifa Belkacem (1905-1951) was known for his simplicity and his determination to be an accomplished artist. With his warm and melodious voice, Khelifa started his career, along with a group of friends, by performing chaabi songs in weddings and later was able to perform along with great artists such as El Hadj El Anka and Omar Mekraza. |
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Mustapha Isaad. Excellent chaabi singer in Kabyle language.
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Mohamed Selami. Excellent chaabi singer.
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Awtar Tilimsen Association . After establishing a school for Andalusian music in Tlemcen in 1983, the association's main objective was to preserve and encourage this cultural heritage by teaching. Their mission came at a time when audiences were drawn [more] towards religious songs (madih) performed by young singers.... Read more |
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Nador Lounes, known as Farid Oujdi, was born on April 3rd 1931 in the Casbah of Algiers. He grew up in Belcourt. In 1946, Oujdi entered The Academy of Music in Algiers and at 16 he started singing in concerts alongside Saci Brati Mohamed Fakhardji, Sid Ahmed Serri and Mazouni Mesakdji. Oujdi died on February 28th 2001 and was buried at El Madania. |
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Hassen Kaouane. Excellent performer of chaâbi music.
More information will be posted when available.
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Abderrezak Bouguetaya. A brilliant performer of chaâbi music, Abderazak Bouguetaya specialized in the qacid (epic poems). He was born and raised in Belouizdad (ex-Belcourt), a neighborhood in Algiers where chaâbi music was a passion for many. One of his famous qacidate is “Dar Essoultan” (House of the Sultan) written by Mohamed Bouteldja, who died in 1998. |
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Abderrezak Guenif was born in 1967 in Algiers and is a graduate of El Sendoussia school of Andalusian music. Although not having been a student of the late Guerrouabi, Abderazak considers this latter as the Master of Chaâbi music who instilled in him the love of this style. |
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Sid Ali Lekkam, who was born in Algiers in 1961 is an excellent interpreter of Chaâbi music. Lekkam interprets epic poems (qacidate) sung by the first generation of Chaâbi music as well as popular and modern poetry such as “Nedjma” written by Yacine Ouabed.
More information will be posted when available.
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Firqat El Ferda, this ensemble, originating from Knadsa (a few kilometers from Bechar ) re-formed in 1991. This band has a genre mixing Melhoun and Haouzi rythms (diwan, hadra) and is distinguished by its Sufi songs and choreography on stage.El Ferda has a musical genre using a basin as the main percussion... Read more |
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Cheikha Tetma Bentabet was born in 1891 in Tlemcen where she received a religious and literary education. This fact made of her one of the very few educated women of her time. She owes her musical knowledge to the brothers Mohamed and Ghouti Dib... Read more |
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El Moussilia Association of Oujda ( Morocco ) was created on November 24 1985 by a group of people, all of whom were passionate of culture and heritage. From its creation to the present day, the members rehearse in Ibn Sina youth club in Oujda . Ahmed Thantaoui is a singer and teacher within the association... Read more |
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With his family originally from Sidi Daoud, Boumerdes, Mohamed Zerbout was born on February 10, 1936 in the neighborhood of Zoudj Ayoun, located in the lower Casbah. At an early age, Mohamed became interested in châabi music and at the age of twelve, he was constantly attending festivals perfomed by several chouyoukh.... Read more
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Reda Djillali, 63 years old, was born in Algiers . At the age of 15, he joined the Academy of music of Algiers where he was taught by Abderezak Fakhardji (classical and Andalusian music) and El Hadj M'hamed El Anka (Chaâbi music).At the independence of Algeria , he became instructor of Andalusian music... Read more |
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Mohamed Rachid Signi is not only a sportsman but a musician and singer of the Malouf as well. He was born in a family of music lovers. His father was a pianist and his mother encouraged Mohamed Rachid to sing. Because of his determination, this artist is now able to sing the entire Malouf repertoire. He definitely shows promise of the perpetuation of the Malouf in Constantine. |
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Kamel Aziz is an interpreter of the Chaâbi and Andalusian music. Living amidst a family of musicians, Kamel naturally learned to play music on his own before he joined the Association of “Founoune El Djamila”. Fine arts proved beneficial for this artist who excelled at Chaâbi music. |
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Omar Mekraza was born on February 24 th , 1924 in Algiers . At a very early age, he was drawn by music, especially the Derbouka (hand drum). By pure coincidence, he joined the famous band of El Hadj M'hamed El Anka who was in search of a drabki (hand drum player). Moh Akli was in charge of finding such a player.... Read more |
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Kamel El harrachi who was born in Algiers is not only the son of the late Dahmane El Harrachi but is as talented as his father in the musical field too. Kamel, in addition to looking like his father, Dahmane Amrani, better known as Dahmane El Harrachi, also sings his father's repertoire perfectly well... Read more |
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Hakim Bouaziz is an excellent Malouf interpreter and is better known for his hit “Sara ya Sara”. He will certainly follow the path of other Malouf singers and be a disciple of Hadj Mohamed Tahar Fergani.
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Toufik Aoun , blind a birth, is a very good interpreter of Hawzi and Chaabi music.
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Mebarek Dakhla, Malouf singer from Annaba.
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Mohamed Lamraoui was born on April 13 th 1963 in Dellys. In 1979, as a lead singer, he joined a band that played a variety of styles such as Chaâbi, Hawzi, and Andalusian. In 1987, he sang an unforgettable duo with Kamel Messaoudi. In addition to writing his own lyrics, Mohamed owes his poetic support to Yacine Ouabed, Mohamed Chaid Kamel Cherchar and Kaddour Afrah. |
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Mohamed Bellil is a native of Annaba (East of Algiers). His interprets the Malouf in a unique way and that is in a more rhythmic way. Nevertheless, he respects the Malouf tradition related to the Arab-Andalusian music at large. |
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El Djenadia, located in Boufarik re-emerged in 1996 with new objectives. First, by being part of the cultural heritage of Algeria . Secondly by creating a school where young people can familiarize with the music of their ancestors. El Djenadia Association is open daily to safeguard and popularize the heritage. |
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Yacine Ouabed is a fiery composer in the Chaabi music. He has been of great support to Kamel Messaoudi and Mohamed Lamraoui. Yacine has a great aptitude in passing on the message of his poems. |
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Beihdja Rahal, was born in July 1962 in Algiers . She grew up in a family where Andalusian music was a current activity. Since an early age, Beihdja was imbued with this kind of music and was fortunate to pursue her musical education with masters of Andalusian music such as Aberrazak Ferkhardji, Mohamed Khaznadji and Zoubir Kerkachi... Read more |
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Abdelkader Chercham was born in 1946 in the Casbah, Algiers . Pupil of the late El Hadj M'hamed El Anka, specialist of the Djed style, he was assisted and encouraged by Hadj Braihiti. Blessed with the ability of memorizing long qacidate (epic poems), he was once able to interpret three of these in one concert.... Read more |
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Zakia Kara Terki who was born in Tlemcen is an accomplished singer of the Andalusian music and can perform an entire Nouba with five long songs in one evening.
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Mâazouz Bouadjadj was born on January 16 th 1936 in Mostaganem. At 16, Bouadjadj sang his first qacida (epic poem) “El Achiqa” by Cheikh El Mekki El Fassi. A confirmed mandolin player, classical and Andalusian music lover, he follows his favorite singers, Dahmane Ben Achour and Cheikh Belhocine, footsteps. He loves reading and composes music which brings out the riches, the subtleties of the poems... Read more |
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Abdelhak Bourouba, is from Birdjebah in Casbah, Algiers . With a thirty year experience in music, Abdelhak can perform a mixture of Chaabi-Andalusian in a very refined way “snaa maradjama” that reminds us of the great masters of Chaabi and Andalusian music. |
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Safia Adda, known as Radia Adda was born on August 18 1970 in Belouizdad, (ex Belcourt), Algiers . She dropped out of school at 9 th grade to launch her singing career. Her idol is Fadial Dziria and following her footsteps, Radia sings Hawzi style. After being a member of El Fakhardjia, she joined Es-Sendoussia Association for six years. Radia sings El Assimi ( Algiers style) in a beautiful way. |
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AlthougOmar Benamara has an Algerian traditional music background, he presently sings at the Opera House of Paris. His long experience in universal classical music gave him a different perception of traditional music. This gave him the opportunity to establish a remarkable link tohis cultural roots and at the same time allowed him to perform great Nubas in the Arab-Andalusian genres |
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Association Mustapha Belkhodja:
Cheikh Mustapha Belkhodja was born August 4 th 1917 in Tlemcen. His family members were music lovers and musicians. It is said that his grand father, Hadj Mohamed Seghir who died in 1907, was a great violin player. At a very young age, Mustapha Belkhodja learned to play the mandolin, the viola and the kouitra... Read more |
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Abderahmane El Koubi was born on February 20 th 1945 in a family of music lovers. He started his singing career in 1965 under the supervision of Abdelkrim Dali for two years. Not being able to join El Ankawia, he persevered with the help of his uncles, one of whom is Kadour Lebhiri... Read more |
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Nassim El Andalous Ensemble. M'salia is played under Raml Maya mode that is a theme song for H'sin and Ghrib modes. In a version by Redouane Bensari , the M'salia complies with the traditional Raml Maya mode. ... Read more.
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Hadj M'rizek (1912-1955) whose real name was Arezki Chaieb was born at 4, Thebes street in the Casbah, Algiers . He developed an interest for music at a very early age and thanks to his half brother Mohamed K'hioudji, he learned a few tunes he liked to sing with a group of friends.... Read more |
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Ait Ouarab Mohamed Idir Halo, better known as Hadj M'hamed El Anka was born on May 20 th 1907 in the Kasbah, Algiers . The Chaabi style, under its present form owes its existence to Hadj M'hamed El Anka. He is the undisputed creator of this particular musical genre. Cheikh Nador who interpreted Moghrabi style noticed El Anka when he was only thirteen... Read more |
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Fadhila Madani, known as Fadhila Dziria was born on June 25 th 1917 at Djnen Bit El Mel near Notre Dame D'Afrique, Algiers in a very conservative family. Fadhila was majestic on stage with her fine singing and the way she wore traditional clothes (Kaftan, Karako and Seroual , Khit Erouh or Zrir) which made her a living symbol of our culture and traditions. |
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Nadia Benyoucef was born in 1958 at Bab Djedid, in the Kasbah, Algiers . Nadia is a brilliant singer who made her debuts at El Mossilia Association. Thanks to her beautiful voice, she beautifully interprets the Hawzi style. Her song “Leytim” (the orphan) will be the prelude to her great success of “Ya lamima” (O' mother). |
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Abdelkrim Dali was born in Tlemcen in a family of music lovers. His father was a candy merchant at the local market. Cheikh Omar Bakhchi was interested in Abdelkrim's love for music and singing and taught him the basics of Andalusian music. Abdelkrim had such a high pitch, he could sing without the help of a microphone.Born in Tlemcen and living in Algiers , Abdelkrim could combine both music styles... Read more |
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Mohamed El Ghafour was born on March 5 th 1930 in Nedroma (west of Algeria ). Although a brilliant student, he dropped out of school to help his father in his weaving business. El Ghafour is known for his exemplary modesty. He once said that he sang because Cheikh Ghenim wanted him to and he continued doing so because he liked it. The Malouf or the Hawzi style that El Ghafour sings is typical to Nedroma. |
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Nouri Koufi was born on December 31 st 1954 in Tlemcen. At eight, he joined the best music schools under the direction of the best masters of classical music. His teachers were Hassain, Aboura and Benali. With his vocal qualities and exceptional inspiration, Nouri koufi continues to search for improving to master more instruments such as the lute, the mandoline, the Rbab and the violin. |
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Kamel Messaoudi was born on January 30 th 1961 in Bouzareah, Algiers . He grew up in a modest family. Kamel chooses his themes meticulously and likes to sings theme songs which move his fans. His style can be considered as neo Chaabi style. |
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Abdelmalek Taleb Imansouren was born in El Madania, Algiers . When he was 10, he sang Hindu songs that he fell in love like many young people in Algeria . But it was only in 1980 that he launched his career when he sang “Galou laarab galou” in a televised program.... Read more |
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Amar El Achab was born July 31 st 1932 in Algiers . He was considered one of the best Chaabi singers of his time before he left for France where he lived for many years. Amar El Achab makes his listeners enjoy his songs that are pure, classical and moralizing. |
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Noureddine Alane
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Hamdi Benani was born January 1 st 1943 in Annaba , fourth most important city in Algeria . At 16, he won first prize at a music competition. His tenacity and determination will help him climb the ladder of fame and reach perfection just like his peers Hadj Mohamed Tahar Fergani, Hssen El Annabi and Abdelmoumene Bentoubal. |
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ANDALOU, CHAABI, MALOUF AND HAWZI SINGERS |
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El Kortobia Association of Tlemcen is conducted by Salah Boukli-Hacene, director of the cultural center of Tlemcen and disciple of Mohamed Bouali.
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Laidaoui Hamid was born on December 15 th , 1948 in El Harrach, a popular neighborhood called PLM, east of Algiers Hamid started his artistic career in 1964 and two years later, joined the Algiers Institute of music led by Abdelkrim Dali. In 1968, he became a member of the municipal music institute of El Harrach which was led by Mohamed Mezeghna... Read more |
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El Hadi El Anka is the son of the late famous chaabi master El Hadj M'Hamed El Anka. El Hadi is the conductor of a band named after him. He is one the most respected conductors in Algeria . |
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Mustapha Belahcen, chaabi singer.
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Tlemcen Ensemble Orchestra.
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Al Kortobia Association . Founded in February 2004, this music group had one mission: to spread the Andalusian music style. Its ultimate reward was winning first prize in the festival of Tlemcen in 2004, only five months after its creation. |
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Kamel Belkhiret was born on March 16th, 1964 in Boufarik. In 1983, he joined a group of musicians led by the late Amar Ahras. It was Ahras who first initiated him to the guitar. After playing chaâbi music for most of his youth, Belkhiret was later drawn towards another style called Andalou. He then became a member of El Djenadia School of Andalusian music where he improved his talent ... Read more |
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Fettouma Lemitti, better known as Seloua, was born in Blida . In 1952, she started her artistic career as a host on a children's program at Radio Algiers. Then in 1960, while launching a new musical style, Seloua met Missoum. Two years later, along with Lalla Amina , she became the third most sold singer at Pathe Marconi... Read more |
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On September 15th 1934, a group of youngsters whose fathers were members of The Algerian Circle were admitted within the Circle. They set up a section they called ‘ Literary, Artistic and Musical Section' and performed plays and concerts to the public... Read more |
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Nacer Mokdad was born on Independence Day, July 5th 1962, in the Algiers Casbah. In 1973 he attended the Academy of Music of Algiers and joined El Fekherdjia in 1982. Mokdad was taught by Abdelkader Chercham, Nouredine Saoudi in El Ankaouia School and at a higher level by Rezki Harbi. His first album ‘El Casbah ouana oulid'ha' came out in 1990 with the help of Mahboub Bati.... Read more |
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Mustapha Boutchiche. Well known and appreciated by Chaâbi music lovers and followers, Mustapha, although a native of Setif (300 kms east of Algiers ), didn't adopt the Staifi style but the Chaâbi (popular music of Algiers ) to prove anyone that Chaâbi is not the property of only those living in the capital. Mustapha is an accomplished Chaâbi singer and the music mate of Kamel Bourdib, Aziouaz Rais, El Hadi Anka and many more. |
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Ahbab Cheikh Larbi Bensari, this association originated in Tlemcen in October 1987 and was headed by Fewzi Kalfat. Same as other associations, its main objective was to preserve and promote Andalusian music as well as setting up a large scale orchestra that was going to respect to the letter the musical heritage ... Read more |
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Mustapha Skandrani, He is considered one the pillars of the Andalusian and popular music. Born in November 1920 in the Casbah, Algiers , Skandrani was a famous composer and pianist who started his career at the “El Taraqi” Club and was taught by Mohamed Benteffahi and the brothers Mohamed and Aberrazak Fakhardji.... Read more |
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Hassan El Annabi whose real name is Hassen Aouchel was born on November 20th 1925 in El Kseur (Bejaia). As early as the age of 14, Hassan started taking interest in Malouf music. In 1958 his first vinyl record came out with songs such as “Fatima, Rouh Ya Bani Louerchan, Jasmi Fena”. The record was a hit and this added to his popularity and fame. ... Read more |
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El Hadj Cheikh Larbi Ben Sari is known as the spiritual father of the Andalusian music in Tlemcen. After a Coranic education, he started seeing some of the well known people in the musical field. He had the opportunity to meet Cheikh Menouar Benattou, Mohamed Dib, Ichoua Medioni et Cheikh Mohamed Benchaabane.... Read more |
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Mohamed Rebah, is a Chaâbi singer and a self taught man with a voice that cradles conservatives in the Chaâbi style. He spent some time at El Sendoussia learning on his own names given to different modes in a very intelligent way especially that he plays instruments artfully and knows texts sung by Amar Ezzahi and Hadj Guerrouabi... Read more |
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Nour Eddine Saoudi was born in Algiers, in a family that loved music and poetry. He is a Doctor in geology and successfully combined both his professional career and his love of music. At a very young age, Nour Eddine showed his interest in music and enrolled in a well known school of music and considers his teachers as “the living memory of part of my roots” ... Read more
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Abdellah Guettaf is known to be a pillar in the Chaabi music with his particular way of singing a mix of Chaabi-Andalusian music.
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