Algerian singer and musician Lili Boniche was born in Algiers in 1921. He was famous for his contribution to Judeo-Arabic music, and particularly associated with chaâbi, a musical genre popular in Algeria that blends Arab, Berber and French influences. Born Eliaou Élie Boniche, and he grew up in a Sephardic Jewish family and became interested in music at an early age. His musical career really took off in the 1940s and 1950s, when he recorded numerous hits that helped popularize the Judeo-Arabic repertoire. His unique style blended elements of Arabic music, jazz and tango, creating a captivating musical fusion. (Elmir)
Tracklist A1 Alger Alger A2 Bambino A3 Rahet Ou M'Chat A4 Tesfar El Achia A5 Amir El Gheram (Pt 1) B1 Ma Bine Eih B2 Ouaine Douak Ya Taleb B3 Ana El Owerka B4 Guitarra B5 Ana Fil Houb
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Algerian singer and musician Lili Boniche was born in Algiers in 1921. He was famous for his contribution to Judeo-Arabic music, and particularly associated with chaâbi, a musical genre popular in Algeria that blends Arab, Berber and French influences. Born Eliaou Élie Boniche, and he grew up in a Sephardic Jewish family and became interested in music at an early age. His musical career really took off in the 1940s and 1950s, when he recorded numerous hits that helped popularize the Judeo-Arabic repertoire. His unique style blended elements of Arabic music, jazz and tango, creating a captivating musical fusion. (Elmir)
Tracklist
A1 Alger Alger
A2 Bambino
A3 Rahet Ou M'Chat
A4 Tesfar El Achia
A5 Amir El Gheram (Pt 1)
B1 Ma Bine Eih
B2 Ouaine Douak Ya Taleb
B3 Ana El Owerka
B4 Guitarra
B5 Ana Fil Houb