Rachid Taha
Rachid Taha (Arabic: رشيد طه) (18 September 1958 – 12 September 2018) was an Algerian singer-songwriter and activist. His career was based in Paris. He was described as "sonically adventurous". His music was inspired by many different styles such as rock, electronic, punk and raï.[1] raï,[2]
Taha was born in Sig (Mascara Province), Algeria.[3] He was known for his songs "Voilà, Voilà", "Ya Rayah", and "It's Now or Never". Taha was also a known political activist and critic of the George W. Bush and Donald Trump administrations for their nuclear weapons stance.[4]
Taha suffered a heart attack in his sleep on 12 September 2018 in Paris, aged 59.[5]
References
- ↑ Jon Pareles (7 July 2008). Algerian Singer Mixes Rock and Rai. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/07/arts/music/07taha.html. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ↑ Al-Taee, Nasser (Spring 2003). "Running with the Rebels: Politics, Identity, and Sexual Narrative in Algerian Rai" (PDF). Echo. 5 (1).
- ↑ Philip brasor (12 September 2001). HIGH NOTES: Rachid Taha. http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fm20010912a2.html. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ↑ Jody rosen (13 March 2005). MUSIC; Shock the Casbah, Rock the French (And Vice Versa). https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B02E6D81F3DF930A25750C0A9639C8B63&pagewanted=all. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ↑ Le Monde: Mort du chanteur Rachid Taha, légende du métissage musical (in French)