Artist from : Oran / AlgeriaFor it's second release, Elmir once again puts 1980s pop-raÃ¯ in the spotlight with the identical reissue of Cheb Kader's masterpiece: El Awama. Originally self-produced on cassette in 1986, this album was then released on vinyl by Michel LÃ©vy, who was then Cheb Mami's manager and producer. Back then, the album was not the hit it was expected to be, because a little too avant-garde for the time. But more than 35 years later, fans and collectors consider the few remaining copies as priceless. The raÃ¯ of Cheb Kader is a subtle compromise between the melodies of Oranese suburbs, the electricity of Casablancan guitars and the roaring layers of reggae. The listener can only be fascinated by this Awama (witch) who burns in his heart and to whom he declares his love; they can only be carried away by his hypnotic Reggae-RaÃ¯. This record is a rejuvenating find that makes you fall in love with the raÃ¯ of the beginnings all over again. This new edition was remastered by Josh Stevenson in Canada and enriched with notes in French and English by the specialist Rabah Mezouane.

Tracklist:

Daha Ou Datou
L' Warkt Dani
Hamama
La Tloumouni
Reggae Rai
Al Awama
En'ssel Fik

UPC: 3701270203241
Label: Elmir Records
Release Date: 1.20.23
Format: CD

Cheb Kader - El Awama (Digipak)