raï
Also known as rai
Raï (, ; , , ), sometimes written rai, is a form of Algerian folk music that dates back to the 1920s. Singers of Raï are called () or (), i.e. 'young', as opposed to (, 'shaykh'), i.e. 'old', the name given to Chaabi singers. The tradition arose in the city of Oran, primarily among the poor. Traditionally sung by men, by the end of the 20th century, female singers became common. The lyrics have concerned social issues such as disease and the policing of European colonies that affected native populations.
Key facts
- Music genre.name
- Raï
- Music genre.image
- Raï années 80 (Algérie).jpg
- Music genre.alt
- From right to left: Cheb Mohamed Seghir, Cheba Zohra, Cheba Zahouania, Cheb Hasni, Cheb Hamid, Cheikha Remitti, Cheb Mami, Cheb Sahraoui, Cheba Fadila and Cheb Khaled
- Music genre.caption
- Covers of Raï albums from the 1980s
- Music genre.cultural_origins
- Early 20th century in the Oranie region, Algeria
- Music genre.fusiongenres
- Raï'n'B
- Music genre.other_topics
- Music of Algeria
- Intangible heritage.ICH
- Raï, popular folk song of Algeria
- Intangible heritage.State Party
- Algeria
- Intangible heritage.Domains
- Oral traditions and expressions, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festive events and traditional craftsmanship
- Intangible heritage.ID
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- History
- Origins
- Post-independence
- International success
- Censorship
- See also
- References
- Further reading
Raï (, ; , , ), sometimes written rai, is a form of Algerian folk music that dates back to the 1920s. Singers of Raï are called () or (), i.e. 'young', as opposed to (, 'shaykh'), i.e. 'old', the name given to Chaabi singers. The tradition arose in the city of Oran, primarily among the poor. Traditionally sung by men, by the end of the 20th century, female singers became common. The lyrics have concerned social issues such as disease and the policing of European colonies that affected native populations.
==History==
