About Boudjemaâ El Ankis
Lived 1927 – 2015 (aged 88). Boudjemaâ El Ankis was an Algerian and French singer-songwriter.
Boudjemaâ El Ankis (born Casbah of Algiers, 17 June 1927 – died Algiers, 2 September 2015), also known as Mohammed Boudjemaâ, was an Algerian performer of chaâbi music, who also played the mondol.
He was known in Algeria for his more than 300 songs and for being imprisoned by the French from 1957-1960, for his protest of their occupation of Algeria.
He became a "pioneer" of Algerian music while working with lyricist Mahbou Bati and inspired a new generation of chaabi musicians.
Discography
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Boudjemaâ El Ankis?
musician (1927-2015)
When was Boudjemaâ El Ankis born?
Boudjemaâ El Ankis was born on 17 June 1927 in Casbah of Algiers.
When did Boudjemaâ El Ankis die?
Boudjemaâ El Ankis died on 2 September 2015 in Gué de Constantine.
What was Boudjemaâ El Ankis's occupation?
Boudjemaâ El Ankis was a singer-songwriter.
What nationality was Boudjemaâ El Ankis?
Boudjemaâ El Ankis was Algerian and French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Boudjemaâ El Ankis
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Boudjemaâ El Ankis. https://biography.guide/boudjemaa-el-ankis/
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