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Cheb Youcef
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Chaba Fadela
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Chaba Fadela (b Fadela Zalmat, Oran, Algeria, 5 February 1962), is an Algerian Raï musician and actress. Raised in a poor neighborhood, she… read moreChaba Fadela (b Fadela Zalmat, Oran, Algeria, 5 February 1962), is an Algerian Raï musician and actress. Raised in a poor neighborhood, she starred in the Algerian film "Djalti" at the age of 14. She launched her musical career… read moreChaba Fadela (b Fadela Zalmat, Oran, Algeria, 5 February 1962), is an Algerian Raï musician and actress. Raised in a poor neighborhood, she starred in the Algerian film "Djalti" at the age of 14. She launched her musical career as a singer in Boutiba S'ghir's band, and began r… read more
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Cheb Kader
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Cheb Kader was born in Oran, Algeria to Moroccan parents. He moved to Mulhouse (France) at the age of nine. The musical traditions of Alger… read moreCheb Kader was born in Oran, Algeria to Moroccan parents. He moved to Mulhouse (France) at the age of nine. The musical traditions of Algeria are fused with modern influences by Kader, "the prince of rai." In his music he is e… read moreCheb Kader was born in Oran, Algeria to Moroccan parents. He moved to Mulhouse (France) at the age of nine. The musical traditions of Algeria are fused with modern influences by Kader, "the prince of rai." In his music he is examining the role of women and artists in modern society and… read more
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Houari Benchenet
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An Algerian musician and interpreter with a clear and sweet voice, Houari Benchenet is the most discrete raï singer. In 1980, he formed the… read moreAn Algerian musician and interpreter with a clear and sweet voice, Houari Benchenet is the most discrete raï singer. In 1980, he formed the new generation of electric raï with Khaled, Mami, Sahraoui and Fadéla, and collected hits. Howeve… read moreAn Algerian musician and interpreter with a clear and sweet voice, Houari Benchenet is the most discrete raï singer. In 1980, he formed the new generation of electric raï with Khaled, Mami, Sahraoui and Fadéla, and collected hits. However, due to his shyness and discretion, he stayed in the backg… read more
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Cheb Nasro
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The only rai artist signed with an American label, Miles Copeland's ARK21/Mondo Melodia, Cheb Nasro may be rai's most prolific pe… read moreThe only rai artist signed with an American label, Miles Copeland's ARK21/Mondo Melodia, Cheb Nasro may be rai's most prolific performer. With more than 130 albums to his credit, Nasro has recorded such hits including "Ndi… read moreThe only rai artist signed with an American label, Miles Copeland's ARK21/Mondo Melodia, Cheb Nasro may be rai's most prolific performer. With more than 130 albums to his credit, Nasro has recorded such hits including "Ndirek Amour" (I Choose You, My Love), "Ma Rkhalinich… read more
