Rachid Ferhani
Rachid Ferhani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 January 1945 |
| Died | 13 August 2025 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Algerian |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1963–2025 |
Rachid Ferhani (5 January 1945 – 13 August 2025) was an Algerian Kabyle singer.[1]
Life and career
Ferhani was born in El-Flaye on 5 January 1945.[2] He began singing at the age of 18, and his song Assa Tamaghra, recorded in 1971, became a common feature at wedding parties and gatherings in Kabylie.[3][4]
Ferhani died on 13 August 2025, at the age of 80.[5]
References
- ^ "En hommage à Rachid Ferhani".
- ^ "Festival local de la chanson et de la musique kabyles En hommage à Rachid Ferhani".
- ^ "Auteur de la célèbre chanson "assa tamaghra"".
- ^ B, Boualem (2018-12-23). "La 3e édition du colloque des artistes dédiée à Rachid Ferhani". L'express DZ (in French). Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Benmokhtar, ouamar (2025-08-14). "L'artiste Rachid Ferhani n'est plus". L'Algérie Aujourd'hui (in French). Retrieved 2025-08-15.