This band of women decided to reject classical lyrics and poetic Algerian music and singing. From this atmosphere, female singers emerged called cheikhas. Oran, the city named “little Paris”, was a real melting-pot of different cultures, the city had a great and lively nightlife. This music style blossomed in Oran, the Algerian city, in the 1920’s. Raï, the name, comes from the Arabic word which means “opinion” or “advice”. He matured and he was cultivating the local popular music “Raï”. So, with his band, he started to perform in nightclubs and for weddings. When he was 14, he decided to create the “Cinq Etoiles” (Five Stars) band and then he recorded the first single of his band “La route du lycée”. So, Khaled, decided to make his own way in the music domain.īy the age of 10, he played a variety of instruments like the accordion, harmonica and guitar. In his family, only his paternal uncle, was used to play the accordion sometimes. But, at that time, the young Khaled did not have real relation with the international music. When he was 7, he vowed he would imitate his musical idols and he decided to start his own singing career. He was used to listen Moroccan singers, the young boy appreciated a lot as well Western musical tendencies, rock and roll heroes like Elvis Presley or Johnny Hallyday. He grew up in Oran’s neighbourhood and early, he developed a passion for songs and music, his influences were essentially Oriental. His father got a small salary, he was working in a garage for the local police station. For further info regarding bookings, contact us Now at His youthįrom his real name, Khaled Hadj Ibrahim was born 29 February 1960 in Sidi El Houari, in Oran’s suburbs. Khaled is appreciated to exude happiness, especially when he performs.Ĭheb Khaled is a FME Booking Artist. Then, he became the most famous Algerian singer in the Arab world and in many continents. When he was a teenager, he started recording with the name of Cheb Khaled (which means “ Young Man” Khaled in Arabic), in opposition with the traditionalist Sheikh elders. This style mixes North African, Western traditions and Middle Eastern. Raï is a kind of north african popular music. Singer and songwriter, he is also a multi-instrumentalist musician. Khaled Hadj Brahim, is the Algerian Raï Star.
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