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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0618685004628 Format: Live Label: Ark 21 Manufacturer: Ark 21 MPN: 850046 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Ark 21 Release Date: December 11, 2001 Studio: Ark 21 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: This CD documents an epochal 1998 performance by three Algerian singer-composers. Khaled is the undisputed king of rai, a rebellious, Western-influenced style spawned in the port city of Oran. As he was in constant danger from outraged Muslim fundamentalists, he fled to Paris. Later on, Rachid Taha formed a rock band called Carte de Sejour (Green Card), which addressed the concerns of downtrodden immigrant populations in France. Last but not least, the talented newcomer Faudel is often referred to as Khaled's heir apparent. The 13 tracks include such monster hits as "Didi," "N'ssi N'ssi," and "Chebba," plus "Aicha"--a bit of ear candy from Jean-Jacques Goldman--and the French pop chestnut "Comme le Habitude." This is easily one of the best-engineered live recordings ever made, capturing the empathy shared by the singers and a wildly enthusiastic audience while providing an indelible sense of time and place. --Christina Roden Average Rating:
 Rating: - Truly Awesome Middle East Misic w/ Different InfluencesI've had this CD since 2000 when I bought it in the Middle East. The music is exceptional, very easy to get into. This makes listening more of an experience. The instrumentals and vocals are extraordinary. If you're drawn to dance, Middle East influences, with high caliber talent give this CD a try (or buy the MP3 download)this music never gets old due to the extraordinary talent behind it. You might also like Khaled's Sahra Rating: - 1,2,3 SoleilsThis CD is great. For those of us who are used to western rock, this is a very cool introduction to French-Algerian Rai music. It has opened up a new world of music for me. Highly recommended. Camis Los Angeles Rating: - 1,2,3 soleilsvery good cd you get the 3 best rai artists on 1 cd Rating: - MagnificentThis is by far one of the best CDs I have ever owned. I really am at a loss for words of how good this really is. Like the other readers, although I understand French I do not know any Arabic, and yet I feel transported every time I listen to any of the songs in this concert. Wahrane Wahrane, Abdel Qader, Aicha are definitely my favorites. I just can't stop listening to any of them. I listen to all the songs anywhere, at work, in the shower, before going out, in the mornings... Not only for listening, ... Read More Rating: - Best Live Rai CD out there!This concert shows how truly amazing Rai music is, especially when it features 3 of the greatest Rai singers of all time, Faudel, Khaled and Rachid Taha. Although this CD only has 13 songs from that concert out of the original 21 songs that were sung, it features all of the highlight songs from the concert. The 9 that were left out were "Baida", "Omri", "Voila Voila", "Indie", "Sahra", "Madeeh", "Les Ailes", "La Camel", and "Bent Sahra". There is a 2 CD set of this concert available as well so if you want ... Read More |
