Algeria, Memoirs of Raï

Algeria, Memoirs of Raï (2001)

In the 1980s, Algeria experienced a tumultuous social context which reached its peak during the riots of October 88. This wave of protest, with youth as its figurehead, echoed the texts of raï singers. Thirst for freedom, misery of life and the aspirations of youth are among the main themes of their works which will inspire an entire generation. More than music, raï celebrates the Arabic language and becomes a vector of Algerian culture, thus providing the cultural weapons of emerging Algerian nationalism With Cheb Khaled, Cheb Mami and Chaba Fadela as leaders of the movement, raï is also a way of telling and reflecting the essence of Algeria in these difficult times. While the threat weighs on artists in Algeria, their exile allows raï to be exported internationally and thus, to bring the colors of Algeria to life throughout the world.

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  • Release Date: 2001-01-02
  • Runtime: 0h 52min
  • Director: Djamel Kelfaoui

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Cast

  • Cheb Hasni

    Self

  • Cheb Khaled

    Self

  • Cheb Mami

    Self

  • Cheikha Remitti

    Self

  • Rachid Baba Ahmed

    Self (archive footage)

  • Boutaïba Seghir

    Self

  • Messaoud Bellemou

    Self

  • Raïna Raï

    Self

  • Hocine Senoussi

    Self

  • Nicholas Mead

    Narrator

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