Baaziz

Born

1963 Cherchell, Algeria

From

Cherchell, Algeria

Nationality

Algerian

Also known as Abdelaziz Bekhti, Abdelazziz Bekhti

the story

Baaziz, born Abdelaziz Bekhti, is an Algerian singer, songwriter and guitarist known as one of the country's most outspoken musical voices. He broke through with his 1989 debut single and the 2004 album "Café de l'indépendance", blending chaâbi with rock and French- and Algerian-Arabic lyrics. His pointed songs about Algerian politics drew both official recognition and broadcast bans, and he has long been based in France.

known for

Occupation

Singer, songwriter, musician