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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Fristek Galb Kesah
World - Released by Cheb Hasni on 29 Oct 2023
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Nti Li Ghellatini
Miscellaneous - Released by kcdi on 20 Dec 1989
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L'amour c'est pas facile
Pop - Released by Cheb Hasni on 15 Nov 2023
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Mouhal La Tensih
Miscellaneous - Released by kcdi on 26 Sep 1991
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Nahlef ma nrebi kebda
Pop - Released by Cheb Hasni on 14 Nov 2023
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MA TABKICHE
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chakroun Abdellah on 26 Jan 2024
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C'est pas la peine
Miscellaneous - Released by kcdi on 24 Aug 1991
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C'est fini 3lik a Mahanti
World - Released by Cheb Hasni on 14 Oct 2023
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Bini ou bin zerga l'histoire
Pop - Released by Cheb Hasni on 19 Dec 2023
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Eli Maaref El Hob
Raï - Released by Saint-Crépain on 26 Feb 1989
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El Baida Mon Amour
Miscellaneous - Released by kcdi on 6 Nov 1992
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Bghite chira li bghaha galbi
Pop - Released by Cheb Hasni on 14 Nov 2023
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