Rachid Taha

Rachid Taha (Arabic: رشيد طه) (18 September 1958 – 12 September 2018) was an Algerian singer-songwriter and activist. His career was based in Paris. He was described as "sonically adventurous". His music was inspired by many different styles such as rock, electronic, punk and raï. raï,

Taha was born in Sig (Mascara Province), Algeria. He was known for his songs "Voilà, Voilà", "Ya Rayah", and "It's Now or Never". Taha was also a known political activist and critic of the George W. Bush and Donald Trump administrations for their nuclear weapons stance.

Taha suffered a heart attack in his sleep on 12 September 2018 in Paris, aged 59.Le Monde: Mort du chanteur Rachid Taha, légende du métissage musical 

References

Other websites
Rachid Taha Official Site
Rachid Taha Bio, Pictures and Photos
Read an album review of Diwân 2 at Allaboutjazz.com
Rachid Taha "Rock El Casbah" on Youtube
Rachid Taha song appears on Saturday Night Live, ArabMp3.Site

Category:1958 births
Category:2018 deaths
Category:Algerian singer-songwriters
Category:Political writers
Category:Algerian activists