Raï [pronounce: ‘rye’] meaning ‘opinion’, ‘advice’, ‘point of view’, is Algerian popular music played with traditional Arabian and Western instruments and electronics, incorporating diverse elements such as Gnawa, Jazz, Reggae, Ragga, Hip-Hop, Ambient, Trance, House… Lyrics are outspoken, critical, loud.
Track Listing:
1. Cheb Zahouani: Hleft Alik (Cheb Zahouani) - 5:38
2. Aisha Kandisha's Jarring Effects (featuring Cheb Ahmed): Rfiki ou Sdiki (Aisha Kandisha's Jarring Effects) - 3:22
3. Cheb Hasni: Darti Fiya Rayek (Cheb Hasni) - 5:32
4. Amïra Saqati (featuring Cheb Youssef): Hasdouni (Amïra Saqati) - 6:21
5. Cheb Nasro: Mahanti (Pai/Pai) - 5:28
6. Mara & Jalal (featuring Cheb Mara): Hday Hday (Mara/Hamdaoui/Jabbar) - 5:51
7. Djalti: Loukane ya loukane (A. Djalti) - 5:04
8. Bellemou Messaoud (vocals Ourad Houari): El Chira illi Nbigha (lyrics: Bellemou Messaoud) - 6:22
9. Cheb Hamid: Naachak Fiha (Cheb Hamid) - 4:54
10. Cheb Tarik: Waldiha (Mohamed Tarik Belgot) - 4:16
Total playing time: 53:17
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