Artist: Cheb Hasni
Genre(s):
Other
Discography:
Leregrette
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Tracks: 11
The tragic mangle of vocalizer Cheb Hasni (born Hasni Chakroun) by members of a national terrorist unit of measurement had a profound core on the phylogenesis of rai, Algeria's popular dance music. According to Algerian writer Aziz Chouki, "(Hasni's) bump off changed the texts. It transformed the rai scene into a protest drive." Strongly opposed by Algeria's oppressive military regime during the civil war that swept through the Middle Eastern land, Hasni's songs, which advocated receptive expression of love, had been antecedently prohibited by Algeria's national censorship board. A native of the northeastern Oran greenwich Village of Gambetta, Hasni initially dreamed of stardom as a association football thespian. He left school in hope of playing with Oran's soccer team. When he had trouble making the team, he turned to music, telling at weddings and festivals with a grouping, Si Kada Nui. Performing at a wedding, Hasni was heard by the Naoui brothers, world Health Organization chartered him to ding at their club, Guingette. A couple recorded with Cheba Zahounia, "Imamu Amiri Baraka," became a major stumble in the summertime 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 authorities, Hasni achieved remarkable success. His debut album, Madenitch Net Ferkou, sold closely a one thousand thousand copies in Paris and surrounding suburbs. Affectionately known as"the Julio Iglesias of Rai," Hasni is remembered for his ultra-light voice; schmaltzy lyrics; and affinity for plush, orchestrated, arrangements. He was returning home from a recording session when he was shot twice by individual he thought was a fan.
