Gnawa Diffusion is an Algerian Gnawa music band based. Gnawa music is a mixture of African Berber, and Arabic religious songs and rhythms The group's lead singer, Amazigh (literally meaning 'Free Man' in the Tamazight), is the son of the Algerian writer and poet Kateb Yacine. Nomenclature The term Berber has been used in Europe since at least the 17th century and is still used today Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's Kateb Yacine ( August 2 1929 or August 6 1929 &mdash October 28 1989) was an Algerian writer notable for Although there is a strong Gnawa influence, the band is noted for its mix of reggae and roots music.
This is a list of the members of the band:
- Amazigh Kateb : vocal and gimbri
- Mohamed Abdenour : mandolin, banjo, kerkab, choir
- Pierre Bonnet : bass
- Philippe Bonnet : drums
- Salah Meguiba : Keyboard, oriental percussion , choir
- Pierre Feugier : guitar, choir, karkabs
- Abdel Aziz Maysour
- Amar Chaoui : percussionist, choir
Gnawa Diffusion is very popular in Algeria and is renowned in many other countries like Morocco and France. A gimbri is a Lute -like instrument originating from North Africa. A mandolin is a musical instrument in the Lute family (plucked or strummed The banjo is a Stringed instrument developed by enslaved Africans in the United States, adapted from several African instruments The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles For the musical composition see Chorale. A choir, chorale, or chorus is a Musical ensemble of Singers
The band's lyrics are in Arabic, Tamazight, French and English. Arabic (ar الْعَرَبيّة (informally ar عَرَبيْ) in terms of the number of speakers is the largest living member of the Semitic language Nomenclature The term Berber has been used in Europe since at least the 17th century and is still used today French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States Gnawa Diffusion started their career in 1993 with the release of the album Légitime différence. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar)
The lead singer's lyrics are often controversial. Themes range from discussions of poverty in Algeria or corruption in government to denunciations of global military actions and perceived imperialism. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's Nevertheless, in spite of a strong political direction, this band also has more entrancing numbers which focus on self-determination and improvement.
Discography
- Fucking Cowboys, 2007, D'JAMAZ Production
- Souk System, 2003, Warner
- DZ Live, 2002, Next Musique
- Bab el Oued - Kingston, 1999, Musisoft
- Algeria, 1997, Melodie
- Légitime différence, 1993
External links
- Official homepage
- [1] - an interview with the lead singer in english. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Warner Music Group (WMG is the third-largest of the "big four" major record labels, the others being Sony BMG, EMI, and Universal See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar " Melodie " is a hip-hop ballad by German rapper Kool Savas. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar)
- [2]- French interview.
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