CHEB KADER - EL AWAMA
LP (12"/10" Album)
Label: ELMIR
Release date: 19/11/2022
Barcode: 3701270203043
Catalog no.: MIRLP0000002
Item ID: 534337
For its second release, Elmir once again puts 1980s pop-raï in the spotlight with the identical reissue of Cheb Kader's masterpiece: 'El Awama.' Originally self-produced on cassette in 1986, this album was then released on vinyl by Michel Levy, who was then Cheb Mami's manager and producer. Back then, the album was not the hit it was expected to be, because a little too avant-garde for the time. But more than 35 years later, fans and collectors consider the few remaining copies as priceless. The raï of Cheb Kader is a subtle compromise between the melodies of Oranese suburbs, the electricity of Casablancan guitars and the roaring layers of reggae. The listener can only be fascinated by this 'Awama' (witch) who burns in his heart and to whom he declares his love; they can only be carried away by his hypnotic reggae-raï. This record is a rejuvenating find that makes you fall in love with the raï of the beginnings all over again. Music and lyrics by Kouider Morabet. Originally released in 1986 by Michel Levy Productions. Remastered by Josh Stevenson at Otic Studio (Canada). Liner notes (en/fr) by Rabah Mezouane. English translation by Karolina Kubik.
Also available: EL AWAMA (CD).
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