Inherited from Algerian music, rai became international in the 1990s. In France, he finds ambassadors with artists such as Cheb Sahraoui, Cheba Maria, Al Kalmat or anonymous who shine in this musical genre during the music festival.
The Algerian Raï singer Cheb Sahraoui, alongside the singer Chaba Fadela, talks about the Raï’s interest for some young people who recognize themselves in both Western and Eastern culture. He also explains this phenomenon by the involvement of the record companies that have promoted it.
Report on the group Al Kalmat, finalist of the springboard MCM 2002, which plays a mixed music: African roots, funk, raï. Excerpt from the rehearsal for the Fête de la musique and interview with Franck Tilmant, guitarist: "Al Kalmat is a merry mix, a festive music with various influences".
On the occasion of the Music Festival, a young group of raï performs in the garden of the Royal Palace. Extract from their performance and micro-sidewalk on the atmosphere of this event that allows to dance and discover various styles.
Moroccan raï singer Cheba Maria is playing at the concert organized for the Fête de la musique in the Victorine Autier district of Amiens. Excerpt from the rehearsal and interview of the singer on her motivations to participate in this event.