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When looking at visiting various countries, tourist are generally attracted to destinations that are a little off the beaten track and somewhat unique. In Algeria, visitors will find a host of towns and villages that are waiting to be discovered. In the Ouargla province in Algeria, its capital city is one of the destinations of the country that will fascinate and amaze tourist, and is a city that is truly spectacular and has much to offer visitors. Ouargla has a personality of its own and has a number of attractions that won’t be found anywhere else.
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Sheikh El Hasnaoui is an incredible artist whose work has come to stand out as being above that of many of his peers. As such he was the obvious choice for a symposium that will cover not only his work but also his life. Fans of El Hasnaoui’s work will no doubt be eager to learn more about this upcoming event.
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The 2nd Pan-African Cultural Festival will be taking place in Algiers from July 5 to 20, 2009. A lot of preparation has already gone into the festival, with the Algerian Ministry of Culture having launched an Internet Site dedicated entirely to the event. This is just one of many of the steps taken for the Pan-African Cultural Festival.
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It’s not every day that great musicians choose to visit Algeria so music-loving Algerians will no doubt be very excited to learn that Houria Aichi will be visiting Algeria soon. The musician will be bringing her jazzy sounds all the way to Algiers to enthrall local audiences on February 12 when she puts on a large and noteworthy music concert in Algeria.
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The oud may be a musical instrument that is as old as time itself, but the music band known as Speed Caravan is as fresh as ever. This inspiring new rock act has taken the music genre to new highs with its revolutionary new sound, and fans around the globe are enthusiastically soaking in everything they have to offer.
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The oasis city of Tamanrasset in southern Algeria will once again host the Tin Hinan Festival in 2009. The organizers of the event, Ahaggar’s Friends Association, have confirmed that twenty-six African countries, along with Arab and European countries will feature in the festival which is to be held on 23-24 February 2009. Chairman of the Ahaggar’s Friends Association, Samadat Chikh, noted that the festival will highlight the Taureg culture while at the same time focusing on women, in honor of Queen Tin Hinan.
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The Star Academy reality show was banned from Algeria, but as this is one of the most popular shows in the Arab World, Algeria has decided to broadcast an Islamic adaptation of the show. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Algerian TV have worked together to find a balance with regard to the show, and at the end of October, Alhan Wa Shabab, meaning Rhythms and Youth, will begin. To make the show even more exciting, a special guest artist has been invited to perform at the premier.
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Since first attracting the attention of music-lovers in 1989 with his debut single “ya Hasrah kikount Esseghir”, Algerian singer, songwriter and musician, Baaziz, has come to be known as a controversial entertainer. Currently resident in France, Baaziz is considered to be Algeria’s most outspoken singer/songwriter, who does not hold back from addressing complex social, moral, religious and political issues with his unique brand of satire.
