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Rachid Taha (born 1958 in Oran, Algeria) is an algerian and french musician. His music is influenced by many different styles such as rai, techno, rock and punk. Based in Paris, France where he began his solo career after his beginnings as the leader of the French rock band “Carte De Séjour”, he is the only rocker singing in arabic. Politically-engaged, he has always stood up to defend democracy, tolerance and altruism against racism and discrimination. Produced by Steve Hillage, he was given full recognition by his peers thanks to his album Tekitoi in 2004, and in 2005 he has performed with Robert Plant, Patti Smith, Brian Eno.
Taha moved from Algeria to Alsace, France, where his father had already emigrated, in 1968. In 1981, while living in Lyon, France, Taha met Mohammed and Moktar Amini. The two of them, Rachid, Djamel Dif and Eric Vaquer would later form the band Carte De Séjour (“residence permit”) and record their first maxi single Carte de Séjour in 1983. Their first LP Rhoromanie, came out in 1984. Their second and last LP entitled Deux et Demi was released in 1986 and included their famous and ironic cover of Douce France, originally sung by Charles Trénet. The band dissolved in 1989.
In 1990 he went solo, moving into dance music. Teaming with the famed producer and ex-Gong guitarist Steve Hillage, he debuted in 1995 with a self-titled effort, followed a year later by Ole Ole.
Taha returned in 1998 with Diwan.
His 2000 release, Made in Medina, was recorded in Paris, London, Marrakech and New Orleans, reflecting the wide range of cultural influences that helped shape the recording.
Taha moved from Algeria to Alsace, France, where his father had already emigrated, in 1968. In 1981, while living in Lyon, France, Taha met Mohammed and Moktar Amini. The two of them, Rachid, Djamel Dif and Eric Vaquer would later form the band Carte De Séjour (“residence permit”) and record their first maxi single Carte de Séjour in 1983. Their first LP Rhoromanie, came out in 1984. Their second and last LP entitled Deux et Demi was released in 1986 and included their famous and ironic cover of Douce France, originally sung by Charles Trénet. The band dissolved in 1989.
In 1990 he went solo, moving into dance music. Teaming with the famed producer and ex-Gong guitarist Steve Hillage, he debuted in 1995 with a self-titled effort, followed a year later by Ole Ole.
Taha returned in 1998 with Diwan.
His 2000 release, Made in Medina, was recorded in Paris, London, Marrakech and New Orleans, reflecting the wide range of cultural influences that helped shape the recording.
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Made in Medina
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Rock El Casbah
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Hey Anta
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Foqt Foqt
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Qalantiqa
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Rock the Casbah
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Ach Adani
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En retard
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Ecoute-moi Camarade
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Garab
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Habina
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Valencia
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Bent Sahra
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Shoutbox
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organicdigital wrote:
he's hilarious live, a real sparkly showman rockstar ;)
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tweetypudding wrote:
I'd love to see this guy in concert!
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FarmerAnita wrote:
full of power and soul
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BarbaraMuerdter wrote:
Here are some pictures of the opening night of his world tour in Berlin: http://popkontext.de/Homepage/fotos_rachid_taha.htm
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270981 wrote:
lo amo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! es un dios!!!!!!!!!!! ojala algun dia venga a mexico
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Pac92 wrote:
habina awesum
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NickCurran wrote:
Difficile d'écrire plus vrai que les paroles de "Ecoute Moi Camarade"
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Thurisaz88 wrote:
sahra sahra
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pixshatterer wrote:
music for the soul. Even the language is not enough obstacle
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Hollyhol2 wrote:
Black Hawk Down!
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patgoud wrote:
j'aime cette musique
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raven07456 wrote:
I love your music!!
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PanjaBiWaaLa wrote:
Help me!! I've been watching this song on MTV arabia but as I can't read/understand arabic well, I don't know what song it is! A female artist sings it, the music video is like black and white and a very beautiful girl walks around her house, climbs stairs and etc..Its slow, pop and goes something like this : "ishqul tilab..Ishqul tilab'' (Sorry, I know I can be terrible wrong) The chorus starts with something like "Talau'l amri basaa..." (Sorry again).. Please help me recognize the song/artist.. I'de thank you a zillion..Perhaps more :) panjabiwaala@live.com
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pixelnovae wrote:
i saw him live last summer in los angeles druing a free concert in the downtown area. the music was amazing and the atmosphere was just... intoxicating and fun. amazing music indeed.
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pacyfa_muzyka wrote:
yes speachless
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inachinch wrote:
awesome .... speechless! :-O
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lagaloupette wrote:
en "artiste similaire" je le mettrais plutôt avec Bashung!
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Bernsoft wrote:
Great, brilliant, he is the real bridge between arabic and rock music ! Superbe, le (seul ?) vrai pont entre la musique arabe et le rock ! Cheers to all, salut à tous, BB
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Fredrik B wrote:
The cover of 'Rock the Casbah' is pure gold. I am a sworn The Clash-fan, but I actually think the Rachid Taha version is better than the original :) Fantastic!
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catekustanczy wrote:
AWESOME. Fantastic live performer.
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Écoute Moi Camarade full track | 6:43 |
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Agatha full track | 8:01 |
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Ya Rayah [Party] | 6:17 |
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Lucerna Music Bar, Praha, Czech Republic
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Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium
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jvg90, Gug11, nathaloco and 3 other people added Rachid Taha to their libraries. 35 minutes ago
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alabasterman added Rachid Taha to the lineup of colours of ostrava at Černá louka & Slezskoostravský hrad. Wednesday morning
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smallfryup tagged Rachid Taha with rai and world. Monday evening
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wolfman81 tagged Rachid Taha with arabic, world music and rai. Friday afternoon
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un concert très sympa !
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