Reda Doumaz

Reda Doumaz (born 1956 in Algiers) is Algerian musician and poet who is considered to be an important figure of the chaâbi music of Algeria, known for his interpretation of hizia and moulet el ain elzarqa (en-tr:the blue eyed lady). He was born and raised in the Casbah of Algiers. He sings about the youth of his country, the working-class neighborhoods of Algiers and the impossible loves; timeless themes that resound and echo with his many many listeners.

Reda Doumaz created an Arabic version of the Spanish song "Bésame mucho", playing it on a double-stringed Algerian mandolin. The cover also features woman vocals reciting some of the lyrics in Spanish.

Discography El Attlal (Vestiges)

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