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Baaziz
Musical artist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Abdelaziz Bekhti (Arabic: عبد العزيز بختي; born 1963), known professionally as Baaziz (بعزيز), is an Algerian singer and songwriter.
Life and music
Though resident in France, Baaziz is one of Algeria's most outspoken singer/songwriters.[1] Baaziz first attracted attention with his debut 1989 single, "Ya Hasrah kikount Esseghir" (English: Once upon a time I was a kid), which he based on a song by the genial Rachid Ksentini. Throughout most of his career he was banned from airplay on Algerian radio and TV.[2] However, his most successful tune, "Algeria My Love", led to special recognition from President Bouteflika.[3] Acceptance by the Algerian government, however, was short-lived. His decision to perform a song denouncing Algeria's generals, "Waili Waili", on a live-broadcast television show despite warnings resulted in him being censured.[4] Though a contemporary of musicians such as Cheb Hasni, Cheba Djanet, Khaled and Faudel, Baaziz is not a singer of Raï music.
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Political career
In 2008, Baaziz announced his intention to stand in the forthcoming Algerian presidential election.[5] The candidacy did not, however, materialise and he announced that he would not be supporting any of the candidates.[6]
Discography
- Chaâbi Rock'n Bled (2005)
- Café de l'indépendance (2004)
- Dorénavant (1999)
- Coyotte
- Ybip-Emmou
- El-Rebelle
- The Best
References
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