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Bachir Hadj Ali

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Bachir Hadj Ali

Born December 10, 1920 · Algiers, Alger, France

Died May 8, 1991 · aged 70

Bachir Hadj Ali, Algerian poet and political activist, was born in the Casbah of Algiers on December 10, 1920 to a family from Aït Hammad (Azeffoun) in Kabylia. He attended the Koranic school and the French school but, to help his family, in 1937 decided not to enter the Normal School for Teachers. After his demobilization, in 1945 he joined the Algerian Communist Party (PCA). In 1948 he became ed…

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El AnkaEl Anka · 1981
El Anka
★ 10.01981
MovieDocumentaryMusic
1/4 - In 1925, the young M’hamed El Anka replaced his master Nador at short notice. He realizes that he is far from mastering all the instruments of his art and begins a self-taught training program in Oud, the Arabic language, and religious singing in the hadra of Sidi Abderrahmane. 2/4 - In 1932, the young El Anka released 10 45 rpm records in Paris, including the first song from his composition "L'Exil". He is gradually “lightening” the Andalusian heritage. He made the pilgrimage to Mecca and wrote the famous song "El Mendouza". 3/4 - The 40s and 50s will confirm the maturity of the master, who consolidates the constituent elements of what is today called Chaâbi music. In the midst of the national liberation struggle, El Hadj M'hamed El Anka triumphs with the song "Youm El Djemâa". 4/4 - In 1962, El Anka sang of independence: "El hamdou lilah, mabqach listaâmar fi bledna". Activist, poet and musicologist Bachir Hadj Ali explains the artist’s exceptional style.
It Was the War of AlgeriaIt Was the War of Algeria · 2022
It Was the War of Algeria
★ 8.02022
SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics

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El AnkaEl Anka · 1981
El Anka
★ 10.01981
MovieDocumentaryMusic
1/4 - In 1925, the young M’hamed El Anka replaced his master Nador at short notice. He realizes that he is far from mastering all the instruments of his art and begins a self-taught training program in Oud, the Arabic language, and religious singing in the hadra of Sidi Abderrahmane. 2/4 - In 1932, the young El Anka released 10 45 rpm records in Paris, including the first song from his composition "L'Exil". He is gradually “lightening” the Andalusian heritage. He made the pilgrimage to Mecca and wrote the famous song "El Mendouza". 3/4 - The 40s and 50s will confirm the maturity of the master, who consolidates the constituent elements of what is today called Chaâbi music. In the midst of the national liberation struggle, El Hadj M'hamed El Anka triumphs with the song "Youm El Djemâa". 4/4 - In 1962, El Anka sang of independence: "El hamdou lilah, mabqach listaâmar fi bledna". Activist, poet and musicologist Bachir Hadj Ali explains the artist’s exceptional style.

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