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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Had zine ja me l'Allemagne
Miscellaneous - Released by Royal Music on 1 Jan 2009
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Wallah Makount Dairek Passage
World - Released by Edition Santana on 18 May 2015
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Louken jet alia
World - Released by Edition Santana on 12 Nov 2012
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Hakmet Alia (feat. Cheba Zahia)
Pop - Released by Cheb Hasni on 6 Oct 2023
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Chadartili Rani Naechak Fik
World - Released by Cheb Hasni on 6 Oct 2023
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Yak Ana Kemelt Maak
Miscellaneous - Released by Agadir Edition on 1 Jan 1992
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Les meilleures chansons de Cheb Hasni, Vol. 2
World - Released by Cheb Hasni on 11 Sep 2023
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Sahr Lyali (Special Version) (feat. Cheba Zohra)
World - Released by Cheb Hasni on 18 Mar 2023
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Tal Sebri
Miscellaneous - Released by Edition Ezzouhour on 11 Oct 1992
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The Very Best Of Cheb Hasni
World - Released by Maghreb HITS on 10 Dec 2017
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