Othmane Bali
Musical artist
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Mbarek Athmane known as Othmane Bali,[1] (May 1953 – 17 June 2005) was an Algerian Tuareg singer.
Othamne Bali | |
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Othmane Bali in Algiers | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Mbarek Athmane May 1953 |
| Died | 17 June 2005 (aged 52) |
| Genres | Touareg music, world music |
| Occupations | Musician, singer |
| Instruments | Oud, vocals |
Life
Bali issued his first album in 1986,[2] and afterward worked on promoting Tuareg music in the Tamahaq language. Bali worked with world-famous singers such as Steve Shehan. In 1999 they recorded the album, "AssikelIt" and in 2008 the album was released on the Safar Productions label.[3] The 5th song on the album, "Wagh Azaman", was covered as tribute by the Tuareg band, TissilaWen in February of 2025 and widely praised on social media platforms.[4]
Death
Bali died in an accident in his car after the flooding of a river in his native region of Djanet.[5] After his death, his son Nabil Bali continued his legacy and took the same path as his father.[citation needed]