Cheb Bilal
Algerian raï folk singer (born 1966)
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Bilal Mouffok (Arabic: بلال موفق, romanized: Bilāl Muwaffaq; born 23 July 1966), known professionally as Cheb Bilal (Arabic: الشاب بلال, romanized: ash-Shābb Bilāl, lit. 'the Young Bilal'), is an Algerian raï singer,[2] He produces traditional music that includes instruments like congas and violins.[citation needed]
Cheb Bilal الشاب بلال | |
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Cheb Bilal 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Bilal Mouffok 23 July 1966 |
| Origin | Oran, Algeria |
| Genres | Raï |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | RedSone, Sun House, AVM Edition |
| Website | bilalofficiel |
Career
Bilal spent much of his youth in Oran, where he studied at the conservatory of music. He was raised by his grandparents after his parents divorced at a young age.[3]
Initially, Cheb Bilal performed at weddings and festivals around Oran. In 1980, he created the group El Ahouar. In 1989, he went to Marseille, France, which he described as a turning point in his career.[1]
