Baaziz
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Baaziz, real name Abdelaziz Bekhti, (born 1963 in Cherchell
, Algeria
) is an Algeria
n singer and songwriter.
Though resident in France, Baaziz is one of Algeria's most outspoken singer/songwriters. Baaziz first attracted attention with his debut 1989 single, "ya Hasrah kikount Esseghir," which he based on a song by Rachid Ksentini. Throughout most of his career he was banned from airplay on Algerian radio and TV. However, his most successful tune, "Algeria My Love," led to special recognition from President Bouteflika. 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. Though a contemporary of musicians such as Cheb Hasni, Cheba Djanet, Khaled and Faudel, Baaziz is not a singer of Raï music.
In 2008 Baaziz announced his intention to stand in the forthcoming Algerian presidential election
. The candidacy did not, however, materialise and he announced that he would not be supporting any of the candidates.
Cherchell
Cherchell is a seaport town in the Province of Tipaza, Algeria, 55 miles west of Algiers. It is the district seat of Cherchell District. As of 1998, it had a population of 24,400.-Ancient history:...
, Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
) is an Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
n singer and songwriter.
Though resident in France, Baaziz is one of Algeria's most outspoken singer/songwriters. Baaziz first attracted attention with his debut 1989 single, "ya Hasrah kikount Esseghir," which he based on a song by Rachid Ksentini. Throughout most of his career he was banned from airplay on Algerian radio and TV. However, his most successful tune, "Algeria My Love," led to special recognition from President Bouteflika. 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. Though a contemporary of musicians such as Cheb Hasni, Cheba Djanet, Khaled and Faudel, Baaziz is not a singer of Raï music.
In 2008 Baaziz announced his intention to stand in the forthcoming Algerian presidential election
Algerian presidential election, 2009
A presidential election was held in Algeria on 9 April 2009. It was described in a US Embassy in Algiers cable as "carefully choreographed and heavily controlled", with the official turnout figure "exaggerated".- Removal of term limit :...
. The candidacy did not, however, materialise and he announced that he would not be supporting any of the candidates.
Discography
- Chaâbi Rock'n BledChaâbi Rock'n Bled10 ans de Châabi Rock N'Bled is a solo album of Baaziz released in 2005....
: 2005 - Café de l'indépendanceCafé de l'indépendanceCafé de l'indépendance is a solo album of Baaziz released in 2005....
: 2004 - DorénavantDorénavantDorenavant Ca Va Etre Comme Avant is a solo album of Baaziz released in 2005....
: 1999 - Coyotte
- Ybip-Emmou
- El-Rebelle
- The Best