Cherif Korteby

Chérif Kortbi, sometimes spelled Chérif Korteby, born on in Berrouaghia (Médéa Province) and died on in Marseille, was an Algerian composer, conductor and musician, renowned for his patriotic works and film scores.

Biography Born in 1937 in the Medea region and joined the National Radio before independence, first as a musician and then as a composer. Chérif Kortbi trained at local music institutions after and joined Algerian National Radio shortly after independence Upon his death, the Algerian press highlighted his long career in the service of national music and his collaborations with numerous artists.

Filmography Sources: 1975 : Le Vent du sud — music / musical contribution 1978 : L'olivier de Boulhilet — credited as musician 1979 : Le Retour — credited as guitarist 1980 : Kahla Oua Beida — credited as sound engineer 1983 : L'Épopée de Cheïkh Bouamama — credited as composer

Discography Titles Dalal Chemali — song Les yeux migrateurs — composition Mahdia — titles Tayr El Hamam and Ala Kaf El Hawa — composition Compilation Chants patriotiques d'Algérie — includes several titles composed by Chérif Kortbi

Recognition The newspaper L’Expression published an article titled Un bel hommage au maestro, highlighting his human and artistic qualities. Upon his death in May 2010, Horizons recalled that he composed the widely broadcast anthem Min Adjlika ya Watan. Le Midi emphasized his contribution to the National Radio and his long musical career.

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