Name: Je Suis Africain
Brand: Rachid Taha

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

M7063

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-10-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

3700187670634

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

M7062

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3700187670627

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Rachid Taha

Genre GB

Rest of World

Label GB

Allpoints

AllPoints is an independent record label based in London and Paris. It is the in-house label of a leading independent distributor and services provider. Originally established in 2010 as [l383431], it was rebranded in 2017 as AllPoints.

With its headquarters located in two vibrant music cities, AllPoints has established itself as a prominent player in the music industry. As an independent label, it prides itself on supporting emerging talent and providing a platform for artists to showcase their unique sound.

As part of a well-respected distributor and services provider, AllPoints has access to extensive resources and expertise that enable them to offer comprehensive support to their roster of talented musicians. From artist development to marketing strategies, they ensure that *all their artists receive the necessary guidance and opportunities to thrive in today's competitive music landscape.

Rachid Taha was an Algerian artist and the founder of the pioneering French Arabic rock band, Carte De Séjour. He grew up in the Lyon suburbs in France and is known for inventing a unique music style that combines Rock n' Raï. Born on September 18th, 1958 in Saint-Denis-du-Sig (now Sig), near Oran, Algeria, Taha made significant contributions to the music industry throughout his career. Sadly, he passed away on September 12th, 2018 in Les Lilas, France.

A posthumous record? “Nothing to declare!” as Rachid would have said, leaning on the bar counter, with messy hair, bright eyes, and a raspy voice. With boundless energy, Taha wrote eleven songs together with Toma Feterman for his eleventh solo album, diving deep into his roots as usual. First, Algerian Chaâbi, so subtle, yet so complex. Then rock, which took the world by storm during the postwar period, and punk, its offshoot, in the style of The Clash.

Finally, electronica, the musical revolution of the late twentieth century, as hypnotic as the Gnawas guembris or Sufi trance sounds. Rachid was influenced by all of it. RIP Rachid.

Je Suis Africain

Music GB