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Release Date: 20-10-2002
Label: Rough Guides
Catalog Number: RG1100-2
Barcode: 605633110029
Musical Style: World
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ana Aachki; Bahloul Abdou [05:32] | 7 | Nediha Gaouria; Bellemou [05:36] |
| 2 | Lazrag Saâni; Cheb Mami [04:33] | 8 | Consulat; Cheba Nouria [05:33] |
| 3 | N'Touma; Malik [04:12] | 9 | Shab El Baroud; Cheba Zahouania [06:04] |
| 4 | Moul El Bar; Cheb Zahouani [06:48] | 10 | Menghirek Entia Fi Dounia; Cheb Hasni [06:00] |
| 5 | Moulay Ibrahim; Cheb Anouar [05:59] | 11 | Ya Loualid; Cheb Khaled [05:33] |
| 6 | Guendouzi Mama; Cheikha Remitti [05:51] | 12 | La Verité; Fadela & Sahraoui [04:19] |
Review:
‘It’s an excellent summation of modern rai’s history’ - (All Music Guide review)
Description:
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.
