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Rai
Popular Algerian dance music form. Famous performers of Rai include Cheb Nasro and Cheb Khaled. The Rai ensemble is a mix of traditional North African instruments (oud, doumbek, gimbri) with modern electric instruments (guitar, bass, keyboards), featuring singing in the Arabic language.
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Swedenburg, Ted
Anthropologist whose research includes Franco-Algerian Rai music and the popular music of Nubians in Egypt. University of Arkansas.
Raï-X
Moroccan and Swiss musicians united, playing a unique style of North African music. Includes pictures, lyrics and contact information.
Encyclopaedia of the Orient: Raï
Introduction to Algerian raï music, with links and a few RealAudio song clips.
Raï-music
Featuring MP3s of Rai artists including Cheb Hasni, Cheb Khaled, Cheb Mami, Mohamed Rai, and Bouchnak.
Raï Music
A brief history and introduction to Rai music.
Raï Music of Algeria
Explores the meaning of Rai and its significance to Algerian culture. Contains links and a few sound samples.
All Music Guide: Rai
Brief introduction to the genre, and links to popular Rai artists. |
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