Rai Algeria
Rai 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 best-driven, rebel pop music of Algeria. Rai's popularity has spread throughout the world, led by the king (Chebb Khaled) and prince (Cheb Mami) of the genre, who both feature on this album. Combining contempary instruments with Arabic music, rai is the essential sound of modern Algeria.
Track listings:-
ABDOU: Ana Aachki Bahloul 5:34
CHEB MAMI Lazrag Saani 4:33
MALIK: N'Touma 4:12
CHEB ZAHOUANI: Moul El Bar 6:48
CHEB ANOUAR: Moulay Ibrahim 5:59
CHEIKHA REMITTI: Guendouzi Mama 5:51
BELLEMMOU: Nediha Gaouria 5:36
CHEBA NOURIA: Consulat 5:33
CHEBA ZAHOUANIA: Shab El Baroud 6:04
CHEB HASNI: Menghirek Entia Fi Dounia 6:00
CHEB KHALED: Ya Loualid 5:33
FADELA & SAHRAQUI: La Verite 4:19
