:: KHALED BIOGRAPHY ::
Khaled Hadj-Brahim was born in Sidi El-Houari near the Algerian town Oran (Wahran) on
February 29th in 1960. When he was nine he already sang at weddings, birthdays and other
family events.
His first song "trigue lycée" (means: "on my way to school") has been recorded when he was at the
age of 14. There he sings, plays violine, flute, bongos, saxophone and accordion.
The record turned a success and Oran discovered the young (Cheb = young) Khaled.
As a Raï musician he became an acclaimed star. His first concerts in Paris in 1985 made the
Algerian emigrants' heart beat faster.
The single "Didi" took him as the first Arabian into the Top 50. This success was topped in 1997 by his
album "Sahra" and the seperately released (well-known) single "Aïcha". Since then Khaled has broadened the traditional
Algerian Raï-music by influence of Reggae, Funk, Flamenco, Calypso and Rap. His CD "Sahra" is the best example
for this universal Rai-fusion. …
On September 26th in 1998 took the legendary Rai-concert "1, 2, 3 soleils" in Paris place with Khaled,
Faudel and Rachid Taha. There is also a video and / or DVD available showing the concert and some interviews.
Khaled has become a hero for a whole generation of young algerians. He gave them hope and his words come straight
from his heart. He has been (and he still is) the voice of a whole generation.
But his music also touches people of all ages and from many nations all over the world.
His music joins the world.
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