Khaled (musician)
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Khaled Hadj Ibrahim better known as Khaled, is a raï
singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
born in Sidi El Houari
in Oran Province
of Algeria
. He began recording in his early teens under the name Cheb Khaled (Arabic for "Young Man" Khaled, as opposed to the traditionalist Sheikh elders) and has become the most internationally famous Algerian singer in the Arab world
and across many continents. His popularity has earned him the unofficial title "King of Raï". His most famous songs are "Aïcha
" and "Didi".
, which established his popularity in France and among Maghreb
ian emigrants around the world and sold over a million copies in Europe alone, an estimated seven million worldwide, and he scored an even bigger hit with his love song "Aïcha" in 1996. His audience continued to expand throughout the 1990s, and he has collaborated with several hip hop
artists. Khaled had achieved substantial recognition in France, his homeland Algeria and the Arab world.
His signature song, "Didi", became extremely popular in the Arabic-speaking countries and also in several other countries, including India and Pakistan. The song was used also used in a Bollywood
film titled Shreeman Aashiq. Khaled and Don Was
appeared on the The Tonight Show
on February 4, 1993. However, his popularity in the US, the UK and other countries has been limited to a small but devoted cult following.
His next album N'ssi N'ssi
further strengthened his position. Film-maker Bertrand Blier used it as the soundtrack for his film Un, deux, trois, soleil and sold two million copies. Three years would pass before the release of his next album Sahra
. During this time Khaled received the 1994 César Award
for the best film soundtrack, the Victoires de la Musique
for the 1995 Artist of the Year, and co-organised a huge night at the Zénith de Paris
for peace and freedom of expression in Algeria. In the 1997 film The Fifth Element
his song "Alech Taadi" from N'ssi N'ssi was used in the car chase with Bruce Willis
and Milla Jovovich
.
In 1999, he was joined by Rachid Taha
and Faudel
in a concert at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
for a concert known as 1,2,3 Soleils
which was subsequently released as a live album and sold more than five million copies worldwide. Khaled became very popular in France, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Japan, England, the Middle East, India, Germany, Spain, Italy, Pakistan and Brazil (in this last country, he scored great success with the single hit "El Arbi"). His collaborative venture Abdel Kader from 1,2,3 Soleils
was a hit in Pakistan
. It was also used as the title song for Pakistani
sitcom Kollege Jeans.
On 12 July 2008, Khaled appeared at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall to take part in the Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival, part of the "Liverpool: European Capital of Culture 2008" programme. In the summer 2009, Khaled played at the Jazz festival of Montreal. In 2010 he performed "Didi" at the opening ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
in South Africa. Khaled has sold over 46 million albums worldwide. His legacy includes ten diamond, platinum, and gold albums, as well as the highest-selling Arab album in history.
as Khaled
(1988):
From Khaled
(1992):
From N'ssi N'ssi
(1993):
From Sahra
(1996):
From Kenza
(1999):
From Ya-Rayi
(2004):
Not released in an album:
From Indigènes (Days of Glory)
- Movie (2006):
Raï
Raï is a form of folk music that originated in Oran, Algeria from Bedouin shepherds, mixed with Spanish, French, African and Arabic musical forms, which dates back to the 1930s....
singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Multi-instrumentalist
A multi-instrumentalist is a musician who plays a number of different instruments.The Bachelor of Music degree usually requires a second instrument to be learned , but people who double on another instrument are not usually seen as multi-instrumentalists.-Classical music:Music written for Symphony...
born in Sidi El Houari
Sidi El Houari
Sidi El Houari was an Algerian imam whose real name Ben-Amar El Houari. He died 12 September 1439 at the age of 89. He is the patron saint of the city of Oran in Algeria.The famous old quarter of Sidi El Houari in Oran is named after him....
in Oran Province
Oran Province
Oran is a province in Algeria whose seat is the city of the same name.-Geography:It is located in the northwestern part of the country. Its population is 1,584,607 and it covers a total area of 2,114 km²...
of Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
. He began recording in his early teens under the name Cheb Khaled (Arabic for "Young Man" Khaled, as opposed to the traditionalist Sheikh elders) and has become the most internationally famous Algerian singer in the Arab world
Arab world
The Arab world refers to Arabic-speaking states, territories and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere.The standard definition of the Arab world comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the...
and across many continents. His popularity has earned him the unofficial title "King of Raï". His most famous songs are "Aïcha
Aïcha
In 2003, the Danish hip hop band, Outlandish, recorded and released an English version of the song "Aicha" which was included in their album Bread & Barrels of Water and was produced & and musically performed by Mintman aka Carsten Mortensen . The song peaked at #2 in the Mega Single Top 100 for 2...
" and "Didi".
International audience
Already known in his native Algeria, Cheb Khaled moved to France in 1986 in order to explore his musical direction without fear of antagonizing Islamist fundamentalists who did not approve of his Westernized music and lyrical messages. In 1992, after dropping "Cheb" from his name, Khaled released his self-titled album KhaledKhaled (album)
Khaled, released in 1992, is Khaled's self titled album, which established his reputation as a star in France. The album was produced by Michael Brook and Don Was....
, which established his popularity in France and among Maghreb
Maghreb
The Maghreb is the region of Northwest Africa, west of Egypt. It includes five countries: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania and the disputed territory of Western Sahara...
ian emigrants around the world and sold over a million copies in Europe alone, an estimated seven million worldwide, and he scored an even bigger hit with his love song "Aïcha" in 1996. His audience continued to expand throughout the 1990s, and he has collaborated with several hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
artists. Khaled had achieved substantial recognition in France, his homeland Algeria and the Arab world.
His signature song, "Didi", became extremely popular in the Arabic-speaking countries and also in several other countries, including India and Pakistan. The song was used also used in a Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
film titled Shreeman Aashiq. Khaled and Don Was
Don Was
Don Was is an American musician, bassist and record producer.-Life and career:Was was born in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Oak Park High School in the Detroit suburb of Oak Park, then attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor but dropped out after the first year...
appeared on the The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show is an American late-night talk show that has aired on NBC since 1954. It is the longest currently running regularly scheduled entertainment program in the United States, and the third longest-running show on NBC, after Meet the Press and Today.The Tonight Show has been hosted by...
on February 4, 1993. However, his popularity in the US, the UK and other countries has been limited to a small but devoted cult following.
His next album N'ssi N'ssi
N'ssi N'ssi
N'ssi N'ssi is a studio album from Algerian raï artist Khaled, produced by Don Was and Philippe Eidel.It includes the songs "N'ssi, N'ssi," "Chebba," and "Abdel Kader," which are among Khaled's most famous, and "Alech Taadi" which was used in the film The Fifth Element...
further strengthened his position. Film-maker Bertrand Blier used it as the soundtrack for his film Un, deux, trois, soleil and sold two million copies. Three years would pass before the release of his next album Sahra
Sahra
Sahra is a studio album from Algerian raï artist Khaled, released in 1996. It was the artist's biggest production to date, being co-produced by Philippe Eidel, Don Was, Jean-Jacques Goldman and Clive Hunt, and including performances by many other singers from around the world. It features what is...
. During this time Khaled received the 1994 César Award
César Award
The César Award is the national film award of France, first given out in 1975. The nominations are selected by the members of the Académie des arts et techniques du cinéma....
for the best film soundtrack, the Victoires de la Musique
Victoires de la Musique
Victoires de la musique , is an annual French award ceremony that recognizes the best musical artists of the year.- Male artist of the year :*1985 : Michel Jonasz*1986 : Jean-Jacques Goldman*1987 : Johnny Hallyday...
for the 1995 Artist of the Year, and co-organised a huge night at the Zénith de Paris
Zénith de Paris
The Zénith de Paris is a concert hall in Paris, located in the Parc de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement on the edge of the Canal de l'Ourcq. Its ability to seat approximately 6,300 people makes it one of the largest venues in Paris...
for peace and freedom of expression in Algeria. In the 1997 film The Fifth Element
The Fifth Element
The Fifth Element is a 1997 French science fiction film directed, co-written, and based on a story by Luc Besson, starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, and Milla Jovovich...
his song "Alech Taadi" from N'ssi N'ssi was used in the car chase with Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis
Walter Bruce Willis , better known as Bruce Willis, is an American actor, producer, and musician. His career began in television in the 1980s and has continued both in television and film since, including comedic, dramatic, and action roles...
and Milla Jovovich
Milla Jovovich
Milla Jovovich December 17, 1975)is an American model, actress, musician, and fashion designer. Over her career, she has appeared in a number of science fiction and action-themed films, for which music channel VH1 has referred to her as the "reigning queen of kick-butt".Milla Jovovich began...
.
In 1999, he was joined by Rachid Taha
Rachid Taha
Rachid Taha is an Algerian singer and activist based in France who has been described as "sonically adventurous." His music is influenced by many different styles such as rock, electronic, punk and raï.-Early life:Taha was born in 1958 in Sig , Algeria, although a second source suggests he was...
and Faudel
Faudel
Faudel , born Faudel Belloua on June 6, 1978 in Mantes-la-Jolie, is a French singer of Algerian descent.-Early years:...
in a concert at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Opened in 1984, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, often abbreviated as POPB or Bercy, is an indoor sports arena on boulevard de Bercy located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris...
for a concert known as 1,2,3 Soleils
1,2,3 Soleils
-External links:*...
which was subsequently released as a live album and sold more than five million copies worldwide. Khaled became very popular in France, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Japan, England, the Middle East, India, Germany, Spain, Italy, Pakistan and Brazil (in this last country, he scored great success with the single hit "El Arbi"). His collaborative venture Abdel Kader from 1,2,3 Soleils
1,2,3 Soleils
-External links:*...
was a hit in Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. It was also used as the title song for Pakistani
Pakistani
Pakistani may refer to:Person associated with Pakistan* Demographics of Pakistan* List of PakistanisPakistani as a language:* Urdu, national language of Pakistan* Languages of PakistanOther:* Pakistani cuisine- See also :...
sitcom Kollege Jeans.
On 12 July 2008, Khaled appeared at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall to take part in the Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival, part of the "Liverpool: European Capital of Culture 2008" programme. In the summer 2009, Khaled played at the Jazz festival of Montreal. In 2010 he performed "Didi" at the opening ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
in South Africa. Khaled has sold over 46 million albums worldwide. His legacy includes ten diamond, platinum, and gold albums, as well as the highest-selling Arab album in history.
Discography
This discography does not include a number of albums released on cassette in Algeria early in his career, and several bootleg/unofficial albums.Studio albums
as Cheb Khaled- 1985 Hada Raykoum
- 1985 Moule El Kouchi
- 1988 Fuir, Mais Où?
- 1988 KutchéKutchéKutché is a studio album from Algerian artists Cheb Khaled and Safy Boutella. It is the only collaboration between the two artists. Khaled would later rise to be one of the most famous raï artists outside Algeria, while Safy Boutella would continue his career as a jazzman in Europe.The album was...
- with Safy BoutellaSafy BoutellaSafy Boutella is an Algerian jazz musician, who plays both bass guitar and synthesizer.He is the father of famous dancer Sofia Boutella.- Discography :Studio albums*Kutché - with Khaled...
as Khaled
- 1992 KhaledKhaled (album)Khaled, released in 1992, is Khaled's self titled album, which established his reputation as a star in France. The album was produced by Michael Brook and Don Was....
- 1993 N'ssi N'ssiN'ssi N'ssiN'ssi N'ssi is a studio album from Algerian raï artist Khaled, produced by Don Was and Philippe Eidel.It includes the songs "N'ssi, N'ssi," "Chebba," and "Abdel Kader," which are among Khaled's most famous, and "Alech Taadi" which was used in the film The Fifth Element...
- 1996 SahraSahraSahra is a studio album from Algerian raï artist Khaled, released in 1996. It was the artist's biggest production to date, being co-produced by Philippe Eidel, Don Was, Jean-Jacques Goldman and Clive Hunt, and including performances by many other singers from around the world. It features what is...
- 1999 KenzaKenzaKenza is a 1999 studio album by Khaled.The album was named after Khaled's second daughter Kenza. Kenza is Arabic for treasure.Kenza has attained gold certification by Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique....
- 2004 Ya-RayiYa-RayiKhaled's Ya-Rayi studio album was released in Europe in August 2004 by AZ Records, a label of Universal Music France, and later licensed in the UK, and then rereleased in the United States on June 27, 2005. The European release was dubbed a "back to the roots" album, while the United States release...
- 2009 LibertéLiberté (album)Liberté is a 2009 studio album by Khaled. The album is Khaled's first studio album to feature original material following a five-year hiatus. The album marks a shift to a more acoustic Raï orientated sound. However, in contrast to his previous work, the album incorporates elements of Gnawa music,...
Live albums
- 1998 HaflaHaflaHafla is a live album by Khaled composed of highlights from his Kenza Tour 97 in Confolens, France and Leuven, Belgium except for the track "Chebba" which was recorded in Bordeaux...
- 1999 1, 2, 3 Soleils - with Rachid TahaRachid TahaRachid Taha is an Algerian singer and activist based in France who has been described as "sonically adventurous." His music is influenced by many different styles such as rock, electronic, punk and raï.-Early life:Taha was born in 1958 in Sig , Algeria, although a second source suggests he was...
and FaudelFaudelFaudel , born Faudel Belloua on June 6, 1978 in Mantes-la-Jolie, is a French singer of Algerian descent.-Early years:...
Collections
- 1988 Ya Taleb
- 1991 Le Meilleur de Cheb Khaled
- 1992 Le Meilleur de Cheb Khaled 2
- 1993 S'hab El Baroud
- 1994 Kaisse Wa Laila
- 2005 Forever King
- 2005 Spirit of Rai
- 2005 Les Annees Rai
- 2006 Salou Ala Nabi
- 2006 Maghreb Soul - Cheb Khaled Story 1986-1990
- 2006 Anajit Anajit
- 2007 Best of KhaledBest of Khaled-Track listing:#"Didi"#"Wahrane"#"Aïcha"#"Abdel Kader" #"Ouelli El Darek"#"Oran Marseille"#"Les Alles"#"Sahra"#"Ne m'en voulez pas"#"N'ssi N'ssi" #"Ya-Rayi" #"H'mama"#"Benthi"...
- 2009 Rebel of Raï - The Early Years
- 2010 Cheb Khaled - Double Best
Singles
From KutchéKutché
Kutché is a studio album from Algerian artists Cheb Khaled and Safy Boutella. It is the only collaboration between the two artists. Khaled would later rise to be one of the most famous raï artists outside Algeria, while Safy Boutella would continue his career as a jazzman in Europe.The album was...
(1988):
- "Chebba & Baroud" (1988)
From Khaled
Khaled (album)
Khaled, released in 1992, is Khaled's self titled album, which established his reputation as a star in France. The album was produced by Michael Brook and Don Was....
(1992):
- "DidiDidi (single)"Didi" a 1992 song by Algerian artist Khaled. It was the lead single from the singer's eponymous album Khaled and was released in 1992. "Didi" peaked at number nine in the French Singles Chart and remained on the chart for 20 weeks, making it the first Arabic song to chart in France. It topped the...
" (1992) - "Ne m'en voulez pas" (1992)
- "Di Di" (1997)
From N'ssi N'ssi
N'ssi N'ssi
N'ssi N'ssi is a studio album from Algerian raï artist Khaled, produced by Don Was and Philippe Eidel.It includes the songs "N'ssi, N'ssi," "Chebba," and "Abdel Kader," which are among Khaled's most famous, and "Alech Taadi" which was used in the film The Fifth Element...
(1993):
- "Serbi SerbiSerbi Serbi"Serbi Serbi" is a single from Khaled's album N'ssi N'ssi. "Serbi Serbi" means "Pour me, pour me" in Khaled's native Arabic dialect.- Version 2 :#"Serbi Serbi" #"Kebou" #"Ragda"...
" (1993) - "Chebba" (1993)
- "N'ssi N'ssi" (1994)
- "BakhtaBakhta"Bakhta" is a song by Khaled, released as a single in 1993, taken from his album N'ssi N'ssi. The song was written by an Algerian poet by the name of Khaldi in the 1940s.- Background :The song is described by Khaled during an interview on Star Academy....
" (1995)
From Sahra
Sahra
Sahra is a studio album from Algerian raï artist Khaled, released in 1996. It was the artist's biggest production to date, being co-produced by Philippe Eidel, Don Was, Jean-Jacques Goldman and Clive Hunt, and including performances by many other singers from around the world. It features what is...
(1996):
- "AïchaAïchaIn 2003, the Danish hip hop band, Outlandish, recorded and released an English version of the song "Aicha" which was included in their album Bread & Barrels of Water and was produced & and musically performed by Mintman aka Carsten Mortensen . The song peaked at #2 in the Mega Single Top 100 for 2...
" (1996) - "Le jour viendraLe jour viendra"Le jour viendra" is a single from Khaled's album Sahra.-12" Single:#"Le jour viendra" #"Le jour viendra"...
" (1997) - "Ouelli El DarekOuelli El Darek-External links:*...
" (1997) - "Lillah" (1997)
From Kenza
Kenza
Kenza is a 1999 studio album by Khaled.The album was named after Khaled's second daughter Kenza. Kenza is Arabic for treasure.Kenza has attained gold certification by Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique....
(1999):
- "C'est la nuitC'est la nuit- Version 2 :#"C'est la nuit" - 4:07#"Aâlach tloumouni" - 5:02#"La liberté " - 6:09#"Leili" - 4:07...
" (1999) - "El Harba WineEl Harba Wine"El Harba Wine" is a single from Khaled's album Kenza. "El Harba Wine" loosely translates to "Run away, but where to?". Khaled explains the title as "You want to leave your country? Where do you want to go?" . The song is also sometimes referred to by the title "El Harba"...
" (2000)
From Ya-Rayi
Ya-Rayi
Khaled's Ya-Rayi studio album was released in Europe in August 2004 by AZ Records, a label of Universal Music France, and later licensed in the UK, and then rereleased in the United States on June 27, 2005. The European release was dubbed a "back to the roots" album, while the United States release...
(2004):
- "Ya-Rayi" (2004)
- "Zine Zina" (2004)
Not released in an album:
- La terre a tremblé (2003)
From Indigènes (Days of Glory)
Indigènes
Days of Glory is a 2006 French film directed by French-Algerian Rachid Bouchareb. The cast includes Sami Bouajila, Jamel Debbouze, Samy Naceri, Roschdy Zem, Mélanie Laurent and Bernard Blancan....
- Movie (2006):
- "Ya Dzayer" (2006)
- "El Babour" (2006)
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- 2004 L'enfant du pays, Rim'KRim'KAbdelkrim Brahmi-Benalla a.k.a. Rim'K is a French rapper of Algerian descent. Rim'K was born and raised in the Parisian suburb of Vitry-sur-Seine...
- L'enfant du pays
- 2004 Save the World, Enzo Avitabile & Bottari
- Dance with me
- 2005 BorderlessBorderless (album)Borderless is the debut album of Cameron Cartio, a Swedish pop singer of Iranian origin. It was released in 2006. - Track listing :# Ni Na Nay - 3:04# Henna - 3:13# Sandy - 3:49# Leyli - 3:01# Roma - 3:03# Ironiam - 3:36...
, Cameron CartioCameron CartioKamran Sabahi better known by his stage name Cameron Cartio , born on 9 April 1978) is an Iranian-born Swedish pop singer and songwriter....
- HennaHenna (song)"Henna" is a song by Swedish pop artist of Iranian origin Cameron Cartio featuring the raï French-Algerian singer Khaled . Music was composed by Alex Papaconstantinou to lyrics by Khaled and Cameron Cartio in a conlang of his own and by Marcus Englöf...
- Henna
- 2006 Diana 2006Diana 2006Diana 2006 is the 11th album released by the Lebanese singer Diana Haddad. The album came after almost 3 years of Diana not releasing studio album and was well-received by the critics and a commercial hit...
, Diana HaddadDiana HaddadDiana Joseph Fouad Haddad is a Lebanese singer and television personality with Emirati citizenship. Mainly known as Diana Haddad, she is one of the most popular and successful singers in the Arab World and has been so since the late 1990s...
- Mas and Louly
- 2006 À l'affiche (Best of), Les Négresses VertesLes Negresses VertesLes Négresses Vertes, formed in 1987, is a French music group that is best described as a fusion of world music and some aspects of alternative rock. Their tracks often feature acoustic guitar and accordion, as well as some tracks containing many other 'traditional' instruments such as piano and...
- Face à la mer (recorded in 1992)
- 2006 Morente sueña la Alhambra DVD, Enrique MorenteEnrique MorenteEnrique Morente Cotelo, known as Enrique Morente, was a flamenco singer and a controversial figure within the world of contemporary flamenco...
- El Marsem
- 2007 Taxi 4Taxi 4Taxi 4 is a 2007 French comedy film directed by Gérard Krawczyk. It is the sequel to the 2003 French Action/Comedy film Taxi 3. As with all the other films in the Gallic Taxi franchise, Samy Naceri plays taxi driver "Daniel Morales", this time in a Peugeot 407 unlike the 406 in the previous films...
, MélissaMelissa MMelissa M or Melissa is a French R&B singer with Algerian roots. She started her musical career with Maniac from Norway based in Oslo. Maniac helped Melissa to guide her positively through the music industry...
- Benthi
- 2007 Plein du monde, Bratsch
- Bilovengo
- Erjaii ya alf leila (Mille et une nuit sans toi)
- 2007 Airport, Andy
- Salam
- 2010 Citizens Of The World, Flying Machines, King Sunny AdeKing Sunny AdéKing Sunny Adé is a popular performer of Yoruba Nigerian Jùjú music and a pioneer of modern world music. He has been classed as one of the most influential musicians of all time.-Background:...
, Kailash Kher, Cheng Lin- Citizens Of The World
Soundtracks
- 1993 Un deux trois soleil
- 1993 Caro diarioCaro diarioCaro diario is an Italian language, semi-autobiographical film in the style of a documentary directed by Nanni Moretti in 1993. Moretti also played the central character.-Plot:...
(by Nanni MorettiNanni MorettiGiovanni "Nanni" Moretti is an Italian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor.-Life and work:Moretti was born in Bruneck, South Tyrol , in 1953 to parents who were teachers...
) - 1995 Âge des possibles, L'
- Didi
- 1995 Highway (1995)Highway (1995)Highway is a 1995 Malayalam action thriller film directed by Jayaraaj, written by Sab John, story by Jayaraaj and produced by Prem Prakash.-Cast:...
- Didi
- 1995 Party GirlParty Girl (1995 film)Party Girl is a 1995 film directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer. It is notable as being the first commercial comedy-drama feature film shown in its entirety on the Internet....
- Les Ailes
- 1997 100% Arabica
- Wahrane Wahrane
- Cameleons (with Cheb MamiCheb MamiAhmed Khelifati Mohamed better known by his stage name Cheb Mami , is an Algerian-born raï singer...
)
- 1997 The Fifth ElementThe Fifth ElementThe Fifth Element is a 1997 French science fiction film directed, co-written, and based on a story by Luc Besson, starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, and Milla Jovovich...
- Alech Taadi (Note: This song was featured in the film, but did not appear on the official soundtrack)
- 1999 Vila Madalena (soap opera)
- El Arbi
- 2000 Origine contrôléeOrigine contrôléeOrigine contrôlée is a 2001 French comedy-drama film starring Ronit Elkabetz. It is also the debut French-language picture to star Elkabetz, famous for Hebrew-language roles in her native Israel. Elkabetz acquired French fluency after moving to France in 1997. The film was written and directed by...
- Wana Wana Aamel Eih
- Dour Biha Ya Chibani
- 2002 The Truth About CharlieThe Truth About CharlieThe Truth About Charlie is a 2002 remake of the 1963 film Charade. It is also an homage to François Truffaut's 1960 film Shoot the Piano Player complete with that film's star, Charles Aznavour, making two surreal appearances singing his song "Quand tu m'aimes" .The Truth About Charlie was produced,...
- Ragda
- 2002 The Good ThiefThe Good Thief (soundtrack)The score to the movie The Good Thief was produced and arranged by Elliot Goldenthal; whilst the score music is generally received favourably one major complaint is that it is too short and that the other tracks supersede Goldenthal's scoring work, it contains eight pieces by him and other artists...
- Minuit
- 2004 De l'autre côté
- 2006 IndigènesIndigènesDays of Glory is a 2006 French film directed by French-Algerian Rachid Bouchareb. The cast includes Sami Bouajila, Jamel Debbouze, Samy Naceri, Roschdy Zem, Mélanie Laurent and Bernard Blancan....
(Days of Glory)- Ya Dzayer (2 Versions)
- Mort De Messaoud
- Nostalgie
- Sur la tombe
- El Babour
- 2007 Taxi 4Taxi 4Taxi 4 is a 2007 French comedy film directed by Gérard Krawczyk. It is the sequel to the 2003 French Action/Comedy film Taxi 3. As with all the other films in the Gallic Taxi franchise, Samy Naceri plays taxi driver "Daniel Morales", this time in a Peugeot 407 unlike the 406 in the previous films...
- Benthi (feat. Mélissa)
Awards
Below is a chronological list of awards won by Khaled- 1992 MTV Awards (did)
- 1993 Venice Film FestivalVenice Film FestivalThe Venice International Film Festival is the oldest international film festival in the world. Founded by Count Giuseppe Volpi in 1932 as the "Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica", the festival has since taken place every year in late August or early September on the island of the...
50TH - (Un, deux, trois, soleil) - 1994 César AwardCésar AwardThe César Award is the national film award of France, first given out in 1975. The nominations are selected by the members of the Académie des arts et techniques du cinéma....
- best movie soundtrack - 1995 Victoires de la MusiqueVictoires de la MusiqueVictoires de la musique , is an annual French award ceremony that recognizes the best musical artists of the year.- Male artist of the year :*1985 : Michel Jonasz*1986 : Jean-Jacques Goldman*1987 : Johnny Hallyday...
(Artist of the Year) - 1997 World Music AwardsWorld Music AwardsThe World Music Awards is an international awards show founded in 1989 that annually honors recording artists based on worldwide sales figures provided by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry . John Martinotti is an executive producer and co-founder of the show...
(Song of the year) (Sahra album) - 1997 Victoires de la MusiqueVictoires de la MusiqueVictoires de la musique , is an annual French award ceremony that recognizes the best musical artists of the year.- Male artist of the year :*1985 : Michel Jonasz*1986 : Jean-Jacques Goldman*1987 : Johnny Hallyday...
(Song of the year) (Aicha) - 1999 World Music AwardsWorld Music AwardsThe World Music Awards is an international awards show founded in 1989 that annually honors recording artists based on worldwide sales figures provided by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry . John Martinotti is an executive producer and co-founder of the show...
(1,2,3 Soleils1,2,3 Soleils-External links:*...
) shared with Rachid TahaRachid TahaRachid Taha is an Algerian singer and activist based in France who has been described as "sonically adventurous." His music is influenced by many different styles such as rock, electronic, punk and raï.-Early life:Taha was born in 1958 in Sig , Algeria, although a second source suggests he was...
and FaudelFaudelFaudel , born Faudel Belloua on June 6, 1978 in Mantes-la-Jolie, is a French singer of Algerian descent.-Early years:... - 2004 Grammy jam Awards (Khaled and Carlos SantanaCarlos SantanaCarlos Augusto Alves Santana is a Mexican rock guitarist. Santana became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion...
) (Love to the people) - 2005 R3 Awards BBC Awards for World Music - (Mid East & North Africa Winner)
- 2005 Montreal International Jazz Festival (The Antonio Carlos-Jobim Award)
- 2005 ImagineNations and DC Internationals (Empowering Award, for spreading the message of peace)
- 2006 The Mediterranean Prize for Creativity
- 2009 MGM Awards (highest-selling Arab album in history) (The legendary) (Las Vegas)
- 2009 Big Apple Music Awards (best Arab artist selling in United States)
- 2009 NME AwardsNME AwardsThe NME Awards is an annual music awards show in the United Kingdom, founded by the music magazine, NME .The first awards show was held in 1953 as the NME Poll Winners Concerts, shortly after the founding of the magazine....
2009 (best duet) (with Magic SystemMagic SystemA magic system is a set of rules that magical effects in a fictional setting follow. Magic systems are most elaborate in video games and role-playing games, due to the need to balance the game. A common feature to many magic systems is a way to limit the number of spells a magic user can cast.-...
)
External links
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- [Official website on universalmusic.fr]
- Article on Khaled by Paul Tingen
- Khaled lyrics on Shawshara.com
- FAO Goodwill Ambassador website
- The first Khaled fans forum in English language