Cheb Mami Biography

Ahmed Khelifati Mohamed better known by his stage name Cheb Mami , (born in Saïda, Algeria on July 11, 1966) is an Algerian-born raï singer. He sings and speaks in Algerian Arabic, French and sometimes, as on Layali, in Egyptian Arabic.

Cheb Mami is currently imprisoned in France, where he was recently found guilty of drugging and forcing a former partner to undergo a failed abortion. A court in Paris found him guilty at trial and sentenced him to 5 years in prison

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9.7 Cheb Mami - World Music Portraits 2004 Download Genres: Music Artists: Cheb Mami Paris-based Cheb Mami is one of the biggest stars of Arabic music today. Known as the Prince of Rai, the Arabic music dquvalent of rock'n'roll, Che's incredible sound packs dance floors the world over. This video takes us on a fascinating tour of the thriving North African quarter of Paris, with Cheb encountering old acquaintances and singing in intimate clubs and restaurants. Show description

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