The Father of Rai

1. Nediha Gadouria

2. Rani Myaleg

3. Kinetfacar

4. Chirette Aolilou

5. Baroud

6. Babour Eli Jabni

The Father of Rai,Bellemou,Long Distance,Algerian,Int'l & World Music,Middle East / Asia Minor,Pop

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The Father of Rai Bellemou Manufacturer: Long Distance ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004VC4A Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. Nediha Gadouria
2. Rani Myaleg
3. Kinetfacar
4. Chirette Aolilou
5. Baroud
6. Babour Eli Jabni

Average customer rating: One great arabic album.....

C'est Pas Ma Faute: The Father of Rai Music Bellemou Messaoud Manufacturer: Wergo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Algeria | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000IMV9 Release Date: 1999-04-13

Tracks:

1. C'est Pas Ma Faute
2. Telephone
3. Kayen Rabi
4. Adieu L'amour
5. Ana Wa Gzalli
6. Sarti Ma Nawdchi
7. Nzour Nabra
8. El Achika Ma Nabrach
9. El Chira Illi Nbigha
10. Gouluha Twali
11. Instrumental

Amazon.com

He's never been a "Cheb" and he's never achieved the worldwide popularity of Khaled and Mami, but he is known as "le père du rai" and he is certainly one of the key innovators of the Algerian folk-pop style that became such a worldwide hit in the early 1990s. Taking a familiar folk-music style, Messaoud brought it into town, added a trumpet (unheard of), and tacked it to the now familiar combination of guitar, percussion, and cheesy electric keyboard to create North Africa's version of punk music. While others have continued to stretch the music into more and more European pop directions, Messaoud carries on the sound he created. These recordings, made in 1993 at SFB Radio in Berlin, show him at his best, with a stronger Andalusian sound than most rai, an emphasis on the acoustic percussion. Choppy electric guitar and a synthesizer right out of the early '80s complete the sound. Most popular rai artists concentrate on songs about sex, drugs, and defiance of social norms. These songs, however, are entirely about formal, usually unrequited, love, a throwback to the Arabic poetic tradition. Ouard Houari, a longtime Messaoud compatriot, offers understated, soulful vocals that fit the restrained passion of the music. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

One great arabic album............2002-08-18

This is a great album that anyone can enjoy. Sung in Arabic-Algerian by vocalist, Ourad Hourai, inspired by the famous, Algerian king of rai, Khaled; The album emphasizes the known trumpet, played professionally and hypnotically by Bellemou Messaoud. He successfully adds more colors to the early-generation-style of the rai rebels who rarely added the trumpet to their rhythms. It adds some Spanish flavors ... Most of the lyrics in this album are pretty much Khaled's, but surprisingly Ouard Houari's voice is very similar to that of Khaled's. At first I was not sure if he was Khaled or some other vocalist until I read the details in the album. The unique thing about this album is that the music is so genuine; just like if it was played life, but without the noise or cheers of the crowds. Another important and unique element of the rhythms is the keyboard; played by Misabih Miloud, it adds warmth, sincerity, and flavor to the music. And also comes the 80's style guitar, palyed by Maklouf Mohamed, which helps modernizes the beats.

This is a great CD that fits many moods and occasions. I find it easy to listen to it after work, home, at my car, while traveling, and while at parties. It just has the perfect weights of rhythms.

I strongly recommend this CD to those that enjoy world music. And looking forward fro more albums to come from this group.....

I give this album 5 stars because I enjoyed very much.

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The Father of Rai Bellemou Manufacturer: Long Distance ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Algeria | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000IGMR Release Date: 1999-05-11

Tracks:

1. Nediha Gaouria
2. Rani Myaleg
3. Kinetfacar
4. Chirette Aolilou
5. Baroud
6. Babour Eli Jabni

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C'est Pas Ma Faute: The Father of Rai Music Bellemou Messaoud Manufacturer: Weltm ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Algeria | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000JO4Z Release Date: 1995-12-04

Tracks:

1. C'est Pas Ma Faute
2. Telephone
3. Kayen Rabi
4. Adieu L'amour
5. Ana Wa Gzalli
6. Sarti Ma Nawdchi
7. Nzour Nabra
8. El Achika Ma Nabrach
9. El Chira Illi Nbigha
10. Gouluha Twali
11. Instrumental

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Father of Rai Bellemou Manufacturer: Long Distance Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002B81DU Release Date: 1999-04-20

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