Diwan 2

2006 studio album by Rachid Taha From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Diwân 2 is the seventh studio album by French–Algerian Raï singer Rachid Taha. It was released by Wrasse Records on 16 October 2006. The album is a follow-up to Diwân (1998) and primarily features cover versions of songs recorded by Blaoui Houari and Mohamed Mazouni.[5]

Released16 October 2006 (2006-10-16)
23 October 2006 (2006-10-23) (UK)
GenreRaï
LabelWrasse, Barclay, Universal
ProducerSteve Hillage
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Diwân 2
Studio album by
Rachid Taha
Released16 October 2006 (2006-10-16)
23 October 2006 (2006-10-23) (UK)
GenreRaï
LabelWrasse, Barclay, Universal
ProducerSteve Hillage
Rachid Taha chronology
Tékitoi
(2004)		 Diwân 2
(2006)		 The Definitive Collection
(2007)
Singles from Diwân 2
  1. "Écoute Moi Camarade"
    Released: 2006[1]
  2. "Agatha"
    Released: 19 March 2007[2]
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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[3]
The Daily Telegraph(positive)[4]
The GuardianStarStarStarStar[5]
Fly: Global Music Culture(positive)[6]
The IndependentStarStarStarStar[7]
MSN Music (Consumer Guide)A[8]
Pitchfork7.2/10[9]
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The album features the Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy and the Cairo String Ensemble.

A video clip was made for "Écoute Moi Camarade".[10]

Track listing

  1. "Écoute Moi Camarade"
  2. "Rani M'Hayer"
  3. "Agatha"
  4. "Kifache Rah"
  5. "Josephine"
  6. "Gana El Hawa"
  7. "Aah Mon Amour"
  8. "Mataouel Delil"
  9. "Maydoum"
  10. "Ghanny Li Shwaya"

Personnel

  • Rachid Taha: vocals, arrangements
  • Steve Hillage: producer, programming, electric and acoustic guitar
  • Morgan Marchand: programming, additional vocal production
  • Hakim Hamadouche: mandolute, backing vocals
  • Miquette Giraudy: backing vocals
  • Guillaume Rossel: drums
  • Idris Badarou: bass guitar
  • Stephane Baudet: trumpet
  • Rachid Belgacem: percussion
  • Hossam Ramzy: percussion
  • Hazem Shahin: oud
  • Mohammed Fouda: ney
  • Kemang Kanoute: kora
  • Magid Sorour: qanun
  • Kadi Bouguenaya: gasbar oranais
  • Bruno Maman: electric guitar, additional vocal production
  • Tariq Saeed M.E.: Oriental keyboard
  • Osama El Khouly: backing vocals
  • Doaa Fawzy: backing vocals
  • Nashwa Essam: backing vocals
  • Yolande Brzezinski: backing vocals
  • Cairo String Ensemble: Yania El Moughi: violin, leader; Anwar Mansi: violin; Ebada Mansi: violin; Adel Eskander: violin, backing vocals; Yasser Taha: cello

Source:[11]

Charts

More information Chart (2006), Peak position ...
Chart (2006) Peak
position
French Albums Chart 43[12]
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