Cheb Aziz
Cheb Aziz | |
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Birth name | Bechiri Boudjema |
Born | 1968 |
Died | 20 September 1996(1996-09-20) (aged 27–28) Constantine, Algeria |
Genres | Staifi, Chaoui |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 19??–1996 |
Cheb Aziz born Bechiri Boudjema (1968 – 20 September 1996) was an Algerian musician and performer. Aziz was a very popular singer and performer across North Africa. He played Algerian musical genres such as Staifi and Chaoui.
Personal life
Aziz was married to the singer Selma. She gave birth to their daughter Manel in December 1994.[1] He was the fourth singer to be found murdered, as music was declared blasphemous and banned in areas dominated by Islamic fundamentalists. Islamist militants had classified the Raï genre of music of consisting subjects relating to sex and drinking.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Death
On 20 September 1996, Aziz was killed by Islamist terrorists.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Hommage à cheb Aziz (BECHIRI BOUDJEMAA)".
- ^ Transpontine (2007-12-02). "1996". History is made at night (blogspot). Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ AFP (1996-09-21). "Algerian singer Cheb Aziz assassinated" (in French). Libération. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ "Une voix de la liberté assassinée en Algérie – France". Ladepeche.fr. June 26, 1998. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ "Le Directeur General De L'Unesco Condamne Le Meurte D'Un Chanteur Algerien". Unesco.org. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ "L'hommage à Cheb Aziz, chanteur assassiné – Staifi.com : La musique Staifi & Chaoui". Staifi.com. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ "express monde: Algérie: meurtre d'un artiste". L'Express (in French). 26 September 1996. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ Algeria-Watch. "ONDH: Rapport annuel 1996". Algeria-watch.org. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
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