Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet (2004)
From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet
2004 · 0h 55m · Documentary, Music
Genres: Documentary, Music
Raï Story is a musical journey in search of the Raï legend, Cheikha Remitti, in Oran, Algeria, where the Raï musical tradition began. In 1923, the first Raï singers performed behind screens during ceremonies to protect their identity.
Director: Samia Madeleine Verschaffelt, Ahmed Rachedi
Writers: Samia Madeleine Verschaffelt, Ahmed Rachedi
Music by: Youssef Reguad
Cinematography: Mustapha Belmihoub
Cast
Cheikha Remitti as SelfCheba Djenet as SelfCheba Dalila as SelfChaba Fadela as Self (archive footage)Chaba Zahouania as Self (archive footage)Cheb Hasni as Self (archive footage)Cheb Khaled as Self (archive footage)Cheb Mami as Self (archive footage)Raïna Raï as Self (archive footage)Messaoud Bellemou as Self (archive footage)Mohamed Lamine as Self (archive footage)Belkacem Bouteldja as SelfMore like this
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