Cheb Bilal (Arabic: الشاب بلال. born Bilal Mouffok, موفق بلال) is an Algerian raï singer,[1] who was born on 23 July 1966 in Cherchell, Algeria.[2] He produces traditional music that includes instruments like congas and violins.[citation needed]
Cheb Bilal الشاب بلال | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bilal Mouffok موفق بلال |
| Born | 23 July 1966 Cherchell, Algeria |
| Genres | Raï |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | RedSone, Sun House, AVM Edition |
| Website | bilalofficiel.com |
Career edit
Bilal spent much of his youth in Oran, where he studied at the conservatory of music. He was raised by his grandparents after his parents divorced at a young age.[3]
Initially, Cheb Bilal performed at weddings and festivals around Oran. In 1980, he created the group El Ahouar. In 1989 he went to Marseille, France, which he described as a turning point in his career.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Cheb Bilal" (in French). Retrieved 18 October 2014.
- ^ a b Biographie de Cheb Bilal (in French). Archived 30 May 2008.
- ^ "Cheb Bilal, la nouvelle étoile du raï". L'Humanité (in French). 7 June 2002.
External links edit
- Cheb Bilal discography at Discogs