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'''Cheb Hasni''' ([[Arabic language|Arabic]]: الشاب حسني), born '''Hasni Chakroun''' ([[Arabic language|Arabic]]: حسني شقرون), (1 February 1968 – 29 September 1994), was an Algerian [[raï]] singer. Regarded as the "King of sentimental music" and "The legend of Raï ",his contribution to music made him one of the most celebrated Algerian artist of the late 20th century<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-19 |title=Cheb Hasni: the assassinated Algerian musical legend |url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/cheb-hasni-the-assassinated-musician-who-stood-up-against-fundamentalism/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=faroutmagazine.co.uk |language=en-US}}</ref>. He was popular across the [[Maghreb]], having reached the height of his career in the late 1980s and early 1990s
Born to a working-class family, Cheb Hasni began his music career by performing in weddings and later in a named [[cabaret]],La Guinguette. In 1986, he recorded his first song with a female raï performer ,[[Chaba Zahouania]] which catapulted him to fame. Hasni is best known for his love songs, but he also dealt with [[taboo]] subjects such as divorce, sex, and [[Alcohol (drug)|alcohol]], songs which challenged conservative cultural and religious norms, which lead to him receiving death threats .<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last=Wilford |first=Stephen |date=2015-05-11 |title=“In Our Culture, Poets Have More Power than Politicians”: The Lives, Deaths and Legacies of Cheb Hasni and Lounès Matoub |url=https://iaspmjournal.net/index.php/IASPM_Journal/article/view/739 |journal=IASPM Journal |language=en |volume=5 |issue=2 |pages=41–57 |doi=10.5429/2079-3871(2015)v5i2.4en |issn=2079-3871}}</ref>
On September 29 1994, Cheb Hasni was gunned down outside his family home. Hasni's controversial lyrical content (particularly those on the 1987 hit song "El Baraka", which contained lyrics about drunken sexual intercourse) had drawn the ire of fanatic Islamist fundamentalists in Algeria and it is speculated that he was murdered as a result. Cheb Hasni is remembered for giving a voice to the youth through his music, who felt as though they were restricted by the political and societal context of Algeria in the 90s and 80s.{{Dashboard.wikiedu.org draft template/about this sandbox}}
== Life and Career ==
Cheb Hasni was born on February 1,1968,in [[Oran
Hasni's first significant performance as a singer occurred when he attended a local wedding party, where the group led by the famous Naoui brothers was playing. Impressed by his voice, they invited him to perform on stage at a well-known [[cabaret]], La Guinguette.<ref name=":0" />The second major launching point in Hasni's career came shortly afterwards when a producer asked him to record with Raï performer [[Chaba Zahouania]].<ref name=":0" />
In 1987, the pair released a provocative song by Algerian standards, "Beraka" ("The Shack"), gaining them much attention.<ref name=":0" />
== Fame ==▼
Like many other Raï artists based in Algeria, Cheb Hasni was also performing abroad (giving concerts everywhere from Paris, [[Marseilles]], and [[Boston]] to Washington DC, [[Tunis]], [[Casablanca]], and Tokyo, to name a few cities) than at home, due to [[curfews]] and musical restrictions in Algeria at the time<ref name=":1" />. Hasni's last concert in his native country was on 5 July 1993, when he performed to an audience of over 150,000 fans in Algiers at an event organised to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Algeria's independence.<ref name=":0" />
Hasni became one of the most prolific artists on the Raï scene, producing over 100
== Death ==
Hasni's fame and controversial songs led to him receiving [[Death threat|death threats]] from [[Islamic fundamentalist]] extremists. His primary residence remained in Oran, even though his family lived in the safer environment of France. On 29 September 1994, he was [[murdered]], outside his parents' home in the Gambetta district of [[Oran|Oran.]]
His killer's identity remains unknown but the circumstances of his death
Cheb Hasni's legacy is defined by his pivotal role in reshaping Raï music, a genre deeply rooted in Algerian culture. His fearless artistic expression challenged societal norms and taboo topics, offering a voice to a frustrated youth and addressing pressing social and political issues.<ref name=":2" /> His global influence extended Raï music to international audiences, transcending cultural boundaries. Despite receiving death threats from extremists, Hasni chose to remain in Algeria, symbolizing his unwavering defiance in the face of danger. Even after his tragic assassination, he continues to be revered as an iconic figure in the Raï genre, inspiring new generations of Algerian and Maghrebi musicians to utilize their art for positive social change, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and musical landscape.<ref name=":0" />
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== External Links ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmKq3EFmT_OHPrl6L9kLjg Cheb Hasni] on [[YouTube]]
* [https://www.last.fm/music/Cheb+Hasni/+albums Cheb Hasni] on [[Last.fm|Lastfm]]
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* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AqjzYRx9TeJDzKhkSSHFx Cheb Hasni] on [[Spotify]]
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