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Hamdi Benani

1943 – 2020

Algerian musician and singer

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About Hamdi Benani

Lived 1943 – 2020 (aged 77). Hamdi Benani was an Algerian and French violist and singer.

Hamdi Benani (; 1 January 1943 – 21 September 2020) was an Algerian singer and musician.

Biography Benani was born in Annaba in 1943. His uncle, , encouraged him to start singing because of the quality of his voice and interpretive ability. He won his first prize while singing at the age of 16.

He first gained notoriety in 1963 with the song Ya Bahi El Djamel, which drove him to pursue a career in singing and violin. He brought new life to the Malouf genre of music with the tracks Mahbounati and Adala Ya Adala, which earned him great public success. This helped him be noticed by senior members of the Malouf singing community, such as Hassen El Annabi, Mohamed Tahar Fergani, and Abdelmoumène Bentobal.

Benani was nicknamed "l'ange blanc" (The White Angel) because he was always seen in a white suit with his white violin. He helped modernize the Malouf genre by using ancestral themes alongside modern instruments and new themes in the texts.

Benani's final work was a cooperation with Folktronica band Speed Caravan on recording their third album in 2020.

Death Hamdi Benani died from COVID-19 in Annaba on 21 September 2020, aged 77, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Algeria.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hamdi Benani?

Algerian musician and singer (1943–2020)

When was Hamdi Benani born?

Hamdi Benani was born on 1 January 1943 in Annaba.

When did Hamdi Benani die?

Hamdi Benani died on 21 September 2020 in Annaba.

What was Hamdi Benani's occupation?

Hamdi Benani was a violist and singer.

What nationality was Hamdi Benani?

Hamdi Benani was Algerian and French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hamdi Benani

· Wikidata: Q3126373

· DBpedia: Hamdi Benani

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