Barbès
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Barbès is the debut album by French
France
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Algeria
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n singer Rachid Taha
Rachid Taha
Rachid Taha is an Algerian singer and activist based in France who has been described as "sonically adventurous." His music is influenced by many different styles such as rock, electronic, punk and raï.-Early life:Taha was born in 1958 in Sig , Algeria, although a second source suggests he was...

. It was released by Barclay Records
Barclay Records
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 in 1991.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Rachid Taha.
  1. "Confiance" – 5:40
  2. "Barbès" – 4:25
  3. "Gazelle" – 4:41
  4. "Lela" – 4:24
  5. "Je Le Sais (Je Le Sens)" with Cheba Noria – 3:30
  6. "Arab Rap" – 6:20
  7. "Lyeh" – 5:28
  8. "Bled" – 4:25
  9. "Enti Wa Ana" – 3:37
  10. "Partir" – 3:57
  11. "Arab Dub" – 6:30
  12. "Confiance Dub" – 5:40

Personnel

  • Lucien Athanase – keyboard
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  • Nathalie Baylaucq – design
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  • Christian Brun – guitar
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  • Xavier Jouvelet – percussion
    Percussion instrument
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  • Nabil Ibn Khalidi – oud
    Oud
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    , banjo
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    , bendio
  • Godwin Logie – production
    Record producer
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  • Martial Macaugle – drum
    Drum
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  • Yovo M'Bouele – bass
    Bass guitar
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  • Miloud – violin
    Violin
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  • Najette – background vocals
    Backing vocalist
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  • Cheba Noria – vocals
    Singing
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  • Jean-Pierre Rodella – photography
    Photography
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  • Rachid Taha – vocals


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