Ahmed Zergui
Ahmed Zergui | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Ahmed Zargui |
| Born | Hammam Ahmed Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria |
| Genres | Raï[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instrument | guitar |
Ahmed Zergui (El Abbassi) (arabic أحمد زرقي) (born 1948 in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria – 27 November 1983 in Tenira, Algeria) was is an Algerian raï singer-songwriter.[1]
He was a pioneer in introducing the Wah-wah pedal into raï music. In the 70s he founded the group Les Frères Zergui consisting of Kacem Atek (rhythm guitar), Benyamna (organ), El Ârbi (drums), Bengamra (accordion). It is believe that "Les Frères Zergui" (the Zergui Brothers) was not composed of brothers but rather of a group of friends. In fact the nickname of the Zergui brothers (زرقي , indigo, blue) was chosen at the time by the editors and this among other things because of their tanned complexion.
Zergui died on November 27, 1983, in a road accident, while driving his car.[2]
Discography
- Ana Maneouiliche / Baghi Nassbek (7", Single) (Sassiphone, date unknown)
- Succès 82 - Maderti Chohra (Edition Mekkeraphone, 1982)
- Les Frères Zargui (Edition Royale / La Nouvelle Étoile, 1983)
- 1970's Algerian Proto-Rai Underground (Sublime Frequencies, 2008)
Songs
- Aala Moulat El Khana
- Alache Jiti Tranji
- Ana Hak
- Andi Mhayna
- Chaba
- Delali ha delali
- Khalti Fatima
- Maderti Chohra
- Mnine Jate
- Nacera
References
- ^ a b "Ahmed Zergui : Il y a 30 ans disparaissait le chanteur" (in French). El Watan. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
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External links
- Ahmed Zergui discography at Discogs
- Covers on WhoSampled