Faudel Belloua

Franco-Algerian raï singer · age 48

Faudel Belloua photo

life in chapters

7 milestones from birth to now, with Faudel's age at every one.

1970s

  1. Birth

    Born June 6, 1978

  2. age 0 Birth

    Born in Mantes-la-Jolie, France

    self

    Faudel Belloua is born on June 6, 1978, to an Algerian family in the Val Fourré district of Mantes-la-Jolie.

1990s

  1. age ~20 Release

    Performs on the landmark live album 1, 2, 3 Soleils

    featured artist

    Faudel joins Khaled and Rachid Taha for the celebrated 1998 live concert and album 1, 2, 3 Soleils.

  2. age ~20 Release

    Releases debut album Baïda

    lead artist

    His debut studio album Baïda helps launch modern raï into the French mainstream.

  3. age 20 Award

    Wins Best Newcomer at the Victoires de la Musique

    winner

    He is named Revelation/Best Newcomer of the Year at the 1999 Victoires de la Musique.

2000s

  1. age ~22 Award

    Shares a World Music Award

    co-recipient

    Faudel receives a World Music Award, shared with Khaled and Rachid Taha, around 2000.

  2. age ~28 Release

    Releases the album Mundial Corrida

    lead artist

    He releases Mundial Corrida, continuing his fusion of raï with French pop.

age 48 now

Still going