Cheb Hasni
The tragic murder of vocalist Cheb Hasni (born Hasni Chakroun) by members of a national terrorist unit had a profound effect on the evolution of rai, Algeria's popular dance music. According to Algerian writer Aziz Chouki, "(Hasni's) murder changed the texts. It transformed the rai scene into a protest movement." Strongly opposed by Algeria's oppressive military regime during the civil war that swept through the Middle Eastern country, Hasni's songs, which advocated open expression of love, had been previously banned by Algeria's national censorship board. A native of the northeastern Oran village of Gambetta, Hasni initially dreamed of stardom as a soccer player. He left school in hope of playing with Oran's soccer team. When he had difficulty making the team, he turned to music, singing at weddings and festivals with a group, Si Kada Nui. Performing at a wedding, Hasni was heard by the Naoui brothers, who hired him to ding at their cabaret, Guingette. A duet recorded with Cheba Zahounia, "Baraka," became a major hit in the summer of 1987. Hasni's subsequent hits included "You Are the Healer," "You Ask for Separation," "My Suffering Was Long," and "May God Help Me." Despite his problems with the Algerian government, Hasni achieved remarkable success. His debut album, Madenitch Net Ferkou, sold nearly a million copies in Paris and surrounding suburbs. Affectionately known as "the Julio Iglesias of Rai," Hasni is remembered for his ultra-light voice; sentimental lyrics; and affinity for lush, orchestrated, arrangements. He was returning home from a recording session when he was shot twice by someone he thought was a fan.
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Jamais la nensa l'passé
Miscellaneous - Released by Lazer Production on 1 Jan 1992
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Nti nti mon amour
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Maghreb HITS on 30 Apr 2021
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Best of Hasni 4, Vol. 1
World - Released by edition alve on 2 Aug 1988
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The Greatest Hits ; Les Plus Grands Succès
World - Released by VNA on 17 Oct 2011
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Le regretté (Remix)
Oriental Music - Released by Edition Boualem on 20 Jul 2015
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Les meilleures chansons de Cheb Hasni, Vol. 1
World - Released by Cheb Hasni on 11 Sep 2023
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The Best Of Cheb Hasni, Vol. 2
World - Released by Maghreb HITS on 28 Jun 2019
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Le pionnier du raï sentimental [Original Masters]
World - Released by Wagram Music on 13 May 2016
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Le Regrétté et la Reine du raï
Oriental Music - Released by Edition Boualem on 8 Dec 2014
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L'album d'or de Cheb Hasni
World - Released by MLP on 1 Jan 1990
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Maxi Cheb Hasni
Maghreb - Released by MLP - History on 22 Oct 1986
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Daymen nouassik
World - Released by Edition Santana on 12 Nov 2012
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Cheb Hasni - Les années raï
World - Released by Maghreb HITS on 29 Aug 2018
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Cheb Hasni, Nostalgie Vol.2
World - Released by MLP on 1 Jan 2000
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