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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Mahanti fi la France
Orient - Erschienen bei Oasis am 16.11.1991
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Lila Lila
Verschiedenes - Erschienen bei Lazer Production am 09.04.2023
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Ha Nay Ha Nay
World Music - Erschienen bei Cheb Hasni am 02.10.2023
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Galbi li bghak Malika
Pop - Erschienen bei Cheb Hasni am 16.12.2023
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Loukane Djit B Rezki w Mali
Verschiedenes - Erschienen bei Lazer Production am 01.01.1989
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Ya Hasrah Ya Hasrah
Verschiedenes - Erschienen bei Love Music am 01.01.1990
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Nti rohi ou nti ayouni
Pop - Erschienen bei Cheb Hasni am 05.11.2023
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Ghir Naachaq fik ou Nmout
Pop - Erschienen bei Cheb Hasni am 16.12.2023
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L'anthologie
World Music - Erschienen bei Maghreb HITS am 12.02.2018
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Ana achekt fik ghalta
Pop - Erschienen bei Cheb Hasni am 09.12.2023
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Nkara3 fi la nouvelle
Pop - Erschienen bei Cheb Hasni am 07.11.2023
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Louken Jit B Rezki w Mali
Verschiedenes - Erschienen bei Love Music am 23.02.1991
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