Rachid Taha – Je Suis Africain (Naïve/Believe, 2019) Rachid Taha, a leading figure in modern Algerian and French music died in late 2018. Je Suis…
Extraordinary Final Recording from Rachid Taha
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Algerian Vocalist and Fusionist Rachid Taha Dies at 59
Acclaimed French-Algerian singer Rachid Taha died today, September 12, 2018 in Paris, France of a heart attack. The France-based Taha was a world music star…
Artist Profiles: Rachid Taha
Rachid Taha fused the music of his native Algeria with the sounds of the West. Born in 1958 in Oran, Algeria, Rachid grew up in…
Duke Performances Will Present Richie Havens and Rachid Taha Exclusive Double Bill
Durham (North Carolina), USA – Duke Performances announced that it has just secured an exclusive concert with the iconic singer and song-writer Richie Havens. In…
Rachid Taha Touring North America in July 2008
Paris, France – Rachid Taha will be touring the United States and Canada in July. The tour coincides with the July 1 North American release…
Rachid Taha’s The Definitive Collection
Rachid Taha – The Definitive Collection (Wrasse 182, 2007) Hot on the heels of Diwan 2 and no doubt released to coincide with the now…
Rachid Taha’s Unexpected Lyrical Return to the Music of his Childhood
Rachid Taha Diwan 2 (Wrasse Records Wrass181, 2006) After almost non-stop rocking and rolling around the globe for the past two years, a serious-looking Rachid…
Rachid Taha and Khaled Fest of Re-issues
With impeccable timing, Wrasse Records, who certainly knows how to pick ‘em, has unleashed a veritable Rachid Taha and Khaled fest of re-issues, amply satisfying…
World Music Rocks The Kasbah
Author: Yvonne Mitton Various Artists – Rock The Kasbah (EMI 864 7912, 2004) Compilation albums can sometimes be a bit of a risk, and in…
Rachid Taha and Brian Eno Rock On
Author: Yvonne Mitton Rachid Taha and Brian Eno ~ Stop The War Coalition Concert ~ 27th November 2005 Well, if Rachid Taha feels invisible in…