I cannot believe I am just learning about this record. If Joe Strummer and Peter Gabriel recorded together, I think it would sound like this. From Taha's Wikipedia entry:
"Rachid Taha (born 1958 in Oran, Algeria) is a French-Algerian musician. His music is influenced by many different styles such as raï, techno, rock and punk. Based in Paris...he usually sings in Arabic...Politically-engaged, he has always stood up to defend democracy, tolerance and altruism against racism, fundamentalism and discrimination."
Of the songs listed below, "Barra Barra" was used in the movie
Black Hawk Down, "Ala Jalkoum" features Femi Kuti and "Vérité", well, that's just my favorite track on the record.I have been listening to this album non-stop for the last four hours...Download
Barra Barra, Ala Jalkoum and Véritéfrom
Made in Medina
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