In the early 1990s, Algeria had become a desperate country. Killings and disappearances, sparked by the military government's "dirty war" with Islamists, instilled fear everywhere, including its ...

Over the past 20 years, Souad Massi has sung provocative songs challenging authority and weaving stories in Arabic, French, and Kabyle, languages from her native Algeria. She's never been afraid to ...

in 1972, Algeria's Bab el-Oued was born in the family of six children, a humble worker, Souad Massi, came to the rescue. Some took the musical capabilities of the family. Massi, from small age music ...

Souad Massi is the kind of singer you just can't help agree with. Deb (Heart Broken) is the Algerian's second release, and it spans quite a range: traditional Arabic melodies, prayer music, Old World ...

“My new album 'Sequana' is finally available everywhere! I'm so happy to show you this! A big thank you to everyone who participated near or far in the birth of this project, and to you for listening ...

Mick Jagger's soundtrack to Alfie; Ennio Morricone performed by Yo-Yo Ma; New music from Malian Rokia Traore; Trading guns for guitars: Tinariwen; Reggae's golden age with The Paragons; The 'Arabic ...

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Music news every morning. “Draw me a home with big windows,” implores a pure, intimate voice, “so the light can enter my heart. Draw me ...

Algerian singer and guitarist Souad Massi paid a visit to the U.S. recently, touring to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Algeria's independence. While in D.C., she stopped by NPR's headquarters to ...

The world is a strange and beautiful place when a young Algerian singer from a Kabylie (Berber) family can grow up studying Arab and Western Classical music, playing flamenco and rock and listening to ...

Souad Massi is a new name on the world music scene but she looks set to make a major impact. Born and raised in Algeria, Massi first came to prominence in Algeria as the leader of the hard rock band ...

The singer and guitarist says she's never taken the privilege of playing the music closest to her heart for granted. Souad Massi: Carrying The Sound Of Algeria On Her Back Algerian singer and ...