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The Unbelievably Talented Biyouna
Algerian singer, songwriter, dancer and actress, Biyouna, is not only popular in her home country of Algeria but has a loyal following of fans in the Algerian community in France. Born and raised in Belcourt, Algiers, in 1952 as a member of a family devoted to the arts, Biyouna took to the stage as a teenager and has been entertaining appreciative audiences ever since.
Exploring the Beauty of Algeria on a Bicycle
The International Bicycle Fund is a non-profit, independent organization that has as its goal the promotion of using bicycles as a means of transportation. As part of this initiative, Bicycle Africa specializes in bicycle tours as a means for Westerners to gain insight into Africa and its people on a one-on-one level. Their philosophy is based on cross-cultural, educational, environmentally friendly, sustainable eco-tourism. Tourists who are looking for adventure and a truly enriching cultural experience are offered the opportunity to travel by bicycle through the fascinating North African country of Algeria.
Historical Wonders of Djemila
Just east of Algiers lies a breathtaking mountainous region along the northern coast of Algeria. It is amongst the rolling green hills and diverse landscape that Djemila can be found. The scattered remains of the Roman Empire that once ruled this expanse is the only memory of their occupation, yet stands as a monument to their engineering skills in constructing a beautiful town on a landscape that few would choose for construction. All though Djemila was not a big town, and therefore not the largest ruins in North Africa, it is the best preserved and can be described as extraordinary.
Abdel Hadi Halo and the El Gusto Orchestra of Algiers
The traditional Algerian music style known as chaabi (Arabic for “popular”), which first made its appearance in the late 19th century, is said to have been inspired by Arab Andalusian music, evolving under the influence of elements of blues, jazz, tango and chanson. Exploring themes of exile, loss, love, friendship and betrayal, chaabi often carries a strong moral message. Abdel Hadi Halo and the El Gusto Orchestra of Algiers have taken traditional chaabi and added their special flavor, resulting in a sound which appeals to a wide audience, both young and old, without compromising the spirit of the tradition.
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