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Renowned Musician Rachid Taha
Born in 1958 in Oran, Algeria, with his unique blend of techno, rock, punk and rai, Algerian-French musician Rachid Taha has attracted quite a following of fans, and has earned the respect of fellow musicians. Singing primarily in Arabic, Taha’s political and social awareness is evident in his unwavering support of democracy and tolerance, and his condemnation of racism, discrimination and fundamentalism.
Barakat! – A Film Well Worth Your Time
December 1991 marked the beginning of the Algerian Civil War, as conflict broke out between Isalmist rebels and the government of Algeria. It was a war that raged violently until the Islamic Salvation Army surrendered in 2002, but as with all wars many innocent people died. Approximately a hundred and fifty to two hundred thousand people lost their lives, family members went missing and an estimated seventy journalists were assassinated before the end of the war. It is in this confusion, pain and time of fear that the story of Amel starts, and sets the scene for the movie “Barakat!”
Takfarinas Captivates Audiences
Born in 1958 in Tixerane, Algeria, Hassen Zermani grew up in family that supported his early love for music and encouraged him to develop his talent. Taking on the name Takfarinas as a musician, he has become one of the most popular artists from Algeria and has touched lives of a far reaching. With his “Yal” music, double necked mandole and deep voice, Takfarinas has captivated fans throughout Europe and North Africa.
The History of the Pied-Noirs
Pied-Noir, literally meaning “Black-Foot”, was originally a term coined to refer to any white settler born in Africa, later evolving into a slang name for French settlers in Algeria. After the Algerian War of Independence in 1962, which led to Algeria’s independence from France, more than a million French Pied-Noir settlers returned to France.
Qalat Ibn Salama and Ibn Khaldun
The ancient fortress of Qalat Ibn Salama is situated on a hill near present-day Tiaret, south-west of Algiers, the capital city of Algeria. As a military fortress, Qalat Ibn Salama no doubt served the purpose of protecting the people in the area from foreign invaders. However, the historical fact that Qalat Ibn Salama is most recognize for is that Ibn Khaldun took shelter there between 1375 and 1379. It was during these four years that he began to compose his renowned Muqaddimah – the first volume of his book on the subject of universal history.
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