The Rough Guide To Raï
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Raï is to Oran and western Algeria what reggae is to Kingston and Jamaica: its soundtrack, its cultural ambassador and its pride. Originating in the hinterlands of Oran, which stretch from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Sahara desert in the south, it is the beat-driven, rebel pop music of Algeria. Raï’s popularity has spread throughout the world, led by the king (Cheb Khaled) and prince (Cheb Mami) of the genre, who both feature on this album. Combining contemporary instruments with Arabic music, raï is the essential sound of modern Algeria.
'A superb and wide-ranging introduction to Algeria’s expressive, hedonistic genre.' Songlines
Track List
- Listen Abdou: Ana Aachki Bahloul (5:34)
- Listen Cheb Mami: Lazrag Saâni (4:35)
- Listen Malik: N’Touma (4:14)
- Listen Cheb Zahouani: Moul El Bar (6:50)
- Listen Cheb Anouar: Moulay Ibrahim (6:01)
- Listen Cheikha Remitti: Guendouzi Mama (5:53)
- Listen Bellemou: Nediha Gaouria (5:38)
- Listen Cheba Nouria: Consulat (5:35)
- Listen Cheba Zahouania: Shab El Baroud (6:06)
- Listen Cheb Hasni: Menghirek Entia Fi Dounia (6:02)
- Listen Cheb Khaled: Ya Loualid (5:35)
- Listen Fadela & Sahraoui: La Verité (4:19)
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