Zaho
Encyclopedia
Zehira known by her artistic name Zaho (born on May 10, 1980 in Chlef
, Algeria
) is an Algeria
n R&B singer living in Montréal
, Canada
.
in the suburbs of Algiers
. She spent her childhood in Algiers
until at 18 years old, her family moved to Montréal
, Canada
. Her father is an executive and her mother a mathematics professor at the university. She has a brother and sister.
within 10 years. In 1999, when she emigrated to Montreal, she discovered the world of professional music with its producers and its studios. Zaho put aside her studies to dedicate herself fully to music. She has worked with notable names in the French
industry such as Idir
, Tunisiano
and Soprano
.
In 2008, she released her debut album titled Dima
, meaning Always in the Algeria
n dialect.
Zaho also has a strong writing background, writing the song "Tout ce temps" for Idir
. Upon hearing the song, Idir insisted that she sing the alongside with him.
In 2008, Zaho represented France
in the 2008 MTV EMA's and won the Best French Artist award.
Chlef
Chlef is the capital of Chlef Province, Algeria. It is home to the soccer club ASO Chlef, the Hassiba Ben Bouali university, and the basilica of Saint Reparatus, which is home to the oldest Christian labyrinth in the world....
, 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 R&B singer living in Montréal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Biography
Zaho was born on the 10th of May, 1980 in Bab EzzouarBab Ezzouar
Bab Ezzouar is a suburb of the city of Algiers in northern Algeria.In August 2009, there was a clash between local residents and Chinese merchants in this suburb, sparked by a confrontation between a migrant and a shop owner. About 100 people in total were involved. A Chinese diplomat said that it...
in the suburbs of Algiers
Algiers
' is the capital and largest city of Algeria. According to the 1998 census, the population of the city proper was 1,519,570 and that of the urban agglomeration was 2,135,630. In 2009, the population was about 3,500,000...
. She spent her childhood in Algiers
Algiers
' is the capital and largest city of Algeria. According to the 1998 census, the population of the city proper was 1,519,570 and that of the urban agglomeration was 2,135,630. In 2009, the population was about 3,500,000...
until at 18 years old, her family moved to Montréal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Her father is an executive and her mother a mathematics professor at the university. She has a brother and sister.
Career
Zaho learned the guitar when she was 7 years old, and very quickly learned the répertoire of Francis CabrelFrancis Cabrel
Francis Cabrel is a well-known French singer-songwriter and guitarist. Inspired heavily by Bob Dylan, he has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country. Several of his songs, such as "L'encre de tes yeux" and "Petite Marie"...
within 10 years. In 1999, when she emigrated to Montreal, she discovered the world of professional music with its producers and its studios. Zaho put aside her studies to dedicate herself fully to music. She has worked with notable names in the French
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...
industry such as Idir
Idir
Hamid Cheriet better known by his stage name Idir is an Algerian musician of Berber origin.- Biography :...
, Tunisiano
Tunisiano
Bachir Baccour better known by his stage name Tunisiano is a French rapper of Tunisian origin.- Career :...
and Soprano
Soprano (rapper)
Soprano, born Saïd M'Roubaba in Marseille on 14 January 1979 is a French rapper of Comorian descent. He was a part of the rap group Psy 4 de la Rime...
.
In 2008, she released her debut album titled Dima
Dima (album)
Dima is the first studio album by Algerian R&B singer Zaho, released in 2008. The album reached number twenty on the French album chart.-Track listing:# "Dima" - 4:27# "Assassine" - 4:36# "La roue tourne " - 4:06# "C'est chelou" - 3:36...
, meaning Always in the 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 dialect.
Zaho also has a strong writing background, writing the song "Tout ce temps" for Idir
Idir
Hamid Cheriet better known by his stage name Idir is an Algerian musician of Berber origin.- Biography :...
. Upon hearing the song, Idir insisted that she sing the alongside with him.
In 2008, Zaho represented France
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...
in the 2008 MTV EMA's and won the Best French Artist award.
Singles
- "Hey papi" (2006)
- "Lune de miel" with Don Choa (2007)
- "C'est chelou" (2008)
- "La roue tourne" with Tunisiano (2008)
- "Kif'n´Dir" with Malaak Blacktoe (2008)
- "Je te promets" with Carys Duke (2009)
- "Hold My Hand" with Sean Paul (2010)
- "Heartless (Promesses)" with Justin Nozuka (2010)
- "Dima Dima"
Also featured in
- "Basta" of La Fouine, in "Bourré au son" (2005)
- "Halili" of Cheb MamiCheb MamiAhmed Khelifati Mohamed better known by his stage name Cheb Mami , is an Algerian-born raï singer...
, in "Layali" (2006) - "Un point c tout" of SefyuSefyuYoussef Soukouna , better known by his stage name Sefyu , is a French rapper of Senegalese descent. He comes from Aulnay-sous-Bois , a city in the French department of Seine-Saint-Denis...
, in "Qui suis-je?" (with Mina and Sana) (2006) - "Lune de miel of Don Choa, in "Jungle de béton" (2007)
- "Tout ce temps" of IdirIdirHamid Cheriet better known by his stage name Idir is an Algerian musician of Berber origin.- Biography :...
, in "La France des couleurs" (2007) - "La France des couleurs" of IdirIdirHamid Cheriet better known by his stage name Idir is an Algerian musician of Berber origin.- Biography :...
, dans "La France des couleurs" - "Citoyen du monde" of Tunisiano, in "Le Regard des gens" (2008)
- "Je m'écris" of Kery James, in "À l'ombre du show business" (with also Grand Corps Malade) (2008)
- "Quand ils vont partir" of Kamelancien, in "Le Frisson de la vérité"
- "T'est chelou", remix of "C'est chelou", by D.Dy in "T'aimes ou t'aimes pas" (2008)
- "Hold My HandHold My Hand (Sean Paul song)"Hold My Hand" is the third single off reggae artist Sean Paul's latest album, Imperial Blaze.A Spanish version of the song called "Agarra mi mano" was released in Latin America to promote the album although the track is not included in it, the song has received successful airplay in Latin America...
" (French Version), by Sean PaulSean PaulSean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques , who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.-1973–1996: Early life:...
(2010) - "Heartless" by Justin NozukaJustin NozukaJustin Tokimitsu Nozuka is a American-Canadian singer-songwriter. His debut album Holly has been released in Europe, Canada, Japan and the United States...
(2010) - "Fais doucement" of Rohff, in "La cuenta" (2010)
- "Elle venait du ciel" of La Fouine in "La fouine vs laouni" (2011)