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Khaled
خالد

Background information
Birth name Khaled Hadj Brahim
Also known as Cheb Khaled
Born 29 February 1960 (1960-02-29) (age 48)
Origin Oran, Algeria
Genre(s) Raï, Pop, Blues, Jazz
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist
Instrument(s) guitar. Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Oran ( Arabic:ar وهران pronounced Wahran; also transliterated as Ouahran, Spanish: Orán. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Raï (راي is a form of folk music, originated in Oran Algeria from Bedouin Shepherds mixed with Spanish, French, Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. drums, banjo, violin,hermonica
Years active 70s–present
Label(s) Universal Records
Website khaled-lesite.com

Khaled Hadj Brahim (born 29 February 1960), better known as Khaled (Arabic: خالد‎), is a raï singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in Sidi-El-Houri in Oran Province of Algeria. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Arabic (ar الْعَرَبيّة (informally ar عَرَبيْ) in terms of the number of speakers is the largest living member of the Semitic language Raï (راي is a form of folk music, originated in Oran Algeria from Bedouin Shepherds mixed with Spanish, French, A multi-instrumentalist is a Musician who plays a number of different instruments The Bachelor of Music degree usually requires a second instrument Oran is a province in Algeria whose seat is the city of the same name. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's He began recording in his early teens under the name Cheb Khaled (Arabic for "Young man Khaled") and has become probably the most internationally famous Algerian singer. Arabic (ar الْعَرَبيّة (informally ar عَرَبيْ) in terms of the number of speakers is the largest living member of the Semitic language His popularity has earned him the unofficial title "King of Raï".

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Early years

At the age of fourteen Khaled formed his first band, "Les Cinq Etoiles" (French for "The Five Stars"), and began playing at wedding parties and local cabarets. He recorded his first solo single, "Trigue Lycée" ("Road to High School"), at age fourteen and soon became involved with the early-1980s changes in the Raï sound, incorporating western instruments and studio techniques. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989.

Islamic fundamentalists' threats

Algerian Islamic fundamentalists were violently opposed to raï because of its sometimes irreverent tone and the fact that raï singers freely addressed taboo (to islamists) issues like romantic love, drugs, and alcohol. Islamic fundamentalism Arabic: usul (from usul the "fundamentals"] is a term used to describe religious ideologies seen as advocating a return to the A taboo is a strong Social prohibition (or ban) against words objects actions or discussions that are considered undesirable or offensive by a group culture Love is any of a number of Emotions and experiences related to a sense of strong Affection. In Chemistry, an alcohol is any Organic compound in which a Hydroxyl group ( - O[[hydrogen H]]) is bound to a Carbon

Singers like Khaled articulated socially progressive, more modern themes that many younger people identified with, a way of rebelling against the constraints of the older generations and more traditional Islam. As Khaled says himself, "in rai music, people can express themselves. We break taboos"[1]. This open embracing of taboo subjects in Islamic culture can be witnessed in the video of Khaled's hit song, "Didi", showing women provocatively dressed and dancing, both taboos in Islamic culture. [1]

However, due the nature of these lyrics, fundamentalists were infuriated when the Algerian government, in the wake of a hugely popular 1985 raï festival in Oran, officially declared it to be one of the country's native music styles. In response, fundamentalists sent death threats to some raï artists. The danger forced Khaled to move to Paris in 1986 (see 1986 in music). Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) See also Musical groups established in 1986 Record labels established in 1986 Events January In 1994 these threats materialized when another Raï artist, Cheb Hasni, was murdered. Cheb Hasni ( Arabic: الشاب حسني) born Hasni Chakroun ( February 1 1968 &ndash September 29 1994

International audience

In 1992 (see 1992 in music), after dropping "Cheb" from his name, he released his self titled album Khaled, which established his reputation as a superstar in France and among maghrebian emigrants around the world. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992 Khaled, released in 1992 is Khaled 's self titled album which established his reputation as a superstar in France and around the world This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. His audience has continued to expand throughout the 1990s, and he has collaborated with several hip hop artists. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with Khaled had achieved superstar status in France, his homeland Algeria and the Arab world. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's His signature song, Didi, became extremely popular in several countries, including India. " Didi " is the first single from Khaled 's self-titled album Khaled. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country However, his popularity in the US, the UK and other countries has been limited to a small but devoted cult following. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located

In 1999 he was joined by Rachid Taha and Faudel in a concert at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy for a concert known as 1,2,3 Soleils which was subsequently released as a live album. Rachid Taha ( Arabic: رشيد طه (born 1958 in Oran, Algeria) is an French - Algerian Musician His music is influenced Faudel (فضيل, born Faudel Belloua (فضيل بيلوى on June 6, 1978 in Mantes-la-Jolie, is a French singer of Algerian descent The Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, often abbreviated as POPB or Bercy, is an indoor sports Arena in the 12th arrondissement of Paris

On 12th July 2008 he will appear at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall as part of the programme Liverpool: European Capital of Culture 2008

Political Lyrics

Khaled's songs feature political lyrics in favour of emancipation of women and more democracy. Emancipation is a term used to describe various efforts to obtain Political rights or equality, often for a specifically Disenfranchised group or more The lyrics to Aicha, written by the singer songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman, which was in the charts in many countries of Western Europe, are about a man's lament that his love Aïcha does not notice him, even though he offers her everything, even his life. "Aïcha" is the name of a French song written by the singer songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman. Jean-Jacques Goldman (born on October 11, 1951) is a French Singer and Songwriter. "Aïcha" is the name of a French song written by the singer songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman. In the end, Aïcha answers he should keep his treasure, that she's worth more and does not want to live in a cage, even a solid gold one, but equal rights and respect which form true love:

Elle a dit, garde tes trésors  :She said, keep your treasures
Moi, je vaux mieux que tout ça  :I'm worth more than all that
Des barreaux sont des barreaux même en or  :Cages remain cages even though made of gold
Je veux les mêmes droits que toi  :I want the same rights as you
Et du respect pour chaque jour  :And respect for each day
Moi je ne veux que de l'amour  :I don't want anything but love

Discography

This discography does not include a number of albums released on cassette in Algeria early in his career, and several bootleg/unofficial albums. Love is any of a number of Emotions and experiences related to a sense of strong Affection. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's

Studio albums

Live albums

Collections

Singles

From Kutché (1988):

From Khaled (1992):

From N'ssi N'ssi (1993):

From Sahra (1996):

From Kenza (1999):

From Ya-Rayi (2004):

Not released in an album:

From Indigènes (Days of Glory) - Movie (2006):

Featured in

Soundtracks

Filmography

Bibliography

Awards

Below is a chronological list of awards won by Khaled

Trivia

References

  1. ^ Gross, Joan, David McMurray, and Ted Swedenburg. "Arab Noise and Ramadan Nights: Rai, Rap, and Franco-Maghrebi Identities. " Diaspora 3:1 (1994): 3- 39. [Reprinted in The Anthropology of Globalization: A Reader, ed. by Jonathan Xavier and Renato Rosaldo, p. 16

[1] Gross, Joan, David McMurray, and Ted Swedenburg. "Arab Noise and Ramadan Nights: Rai, Rap, and Franco-Maghrebi Identities. " Diaspora 3:1 (1994): 3- 39. [Reprinted in The Anthropology of Globalization: A Reader, ed. by Jonathan Xavier and Renato Rosaldo], p. 16

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