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.
Cheb Aziz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Bechiri Boudjema |
| Born | 1968 |
| Died | 20 September 1996 (aged 27–28) Constantine, Algeria |
| Genres | Staifi, Chaoui |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 19??–1996 |
Personal life
editAziz was married to the singer Selma. She gave birth to their daughter Manel in December 1994.[1]
Death
editOn 20 September 1996, Aziz was killed by Islamist terrorists.[2][3][4][5][6] 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.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ "Hommage à cheb Aziz (BECHIRI BOUDJEMAA)".
- ^ 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.
- ^ Transpontine (2007-12-02). "1996". History is made at night (blogspot). Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ Algeria-Watch. "ONDH: Rapport annuel 1996". Algeria-watch.org. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
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