Diwan 2
Encyclopedia
Diwan 2 is the seventh studio album by French
–Algeria
n Raï
singer Rachid Taha
. It was released by Wrasse Records on 16 October 2006. The album is a follow-up to Diwân
(1998) and primarily features cover versions of songs recorded by Blaoui Houari and Mohamed Mazouni.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
–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 Raï
Raï
Raï is a form of folk music that originated in Oran, Algeria from Bedouin shepherds, mixed with Spanish, French, African and Arabic musical forms, which dates back to the 1930s....
singer Rachid Taha
Rachid Taha
Rachid Taha is an Algerian singer and activist based in France who has been described as "sonically adventurous." His music is influenced by many different styles such as rock, electronic, punk and raï.-Early life:Taha was born in 1958 in Sig , Algeria, although a second source suggests he was...
. It was released by Wrasse Records on 16 October 2006. The album is a follow-up to Diwân
Diwan
Dewan, Diwan or Divan may refer to:*The Arabic/Persian word Dewan or Divan , with a range of meanings:**"book"*** The Diwan or Girgam, a record of the Kanem Empire...
(1998) and primarily features cover versions of songs recorded by Blaoui Houari and Mohamed Mazouni.
Track listing
- "Ecoute Moi Camarade"
- "Rani M'Hayer"
- "Agatha"
- "Kifache Rah"
- "Josephine"
- "Gana El Hawa"
- "Aah Mon Amour"
- "Mataouel Delil"
- "Maydoum"
- "Ghanny Li Shwaya"
Charts
| Charts (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Albums Chart | 43 |