Raoui

Raoui Artist: Souad Massi
Label: Wrasse Records
Category: Music


Buying details


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD


UPC: 875232001527
EAN: 0875232001527
ASIN: B0002YLCP6


Release Date: 2004-10-19

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Tracks:

  1. Raoui
  2. Bladi
  3. Amessa
  4. Tant Pis Pour Moi
  5. Hayati
  6. Nekreh El Keld
  7. Denya
  8. Khsara Aalik
  9. Rani Rayha
  10. J'ai Pas De Temps
  11. Awham
  12. Lamen
  13. Enta Dari
  14. Matebkiche

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great.......2007-02-08

Heard Bel El Madhi (The Gate Of The Past) from the DEB CD on Link.TV and was intrigued by the wonderful melody. Bought the CD. Loved it. Bought the other three CDs that have been issued by this great Algerian group (including Raoui). Even bought some more to give to friends. THis lady has an absolutely wonderful, clear, crisp and sultry voice.

5 out of 5 stars Melodic.......2007-01-04

This is a beautiful acoustic CD. I gave this CD with Azam Ali's "Portals of Grace" to both of my mothers for Christmas and they loved them both. Massi's voice in this CD is beautiful, like a silk ribbon in the wind, but with expert control. I love "Raoui", "Matebkiche", "Hayati", and "Nekreh El Keld". I have this CD and "Honeysuckle". I like this CD better,, but the other one is great too. I still have to get "Deb" and "Mesik Elil".

5 out of 5 stars a great introduction to Souad Massi.............2005-08-22

This is the second album I have heard by the reknown Souad Massi (of Algeria). This was actually her first major release in the United States (2001). "Raoui" ("Storyteller" in Arabic) is a mix of acoustic accompaniment, expressive rock and soulful duets.

While "Deb" (her 2004 release), is more of a fusion piece (done masterfully and with great energy), "Raoui" is rooted more in the traditional and haunting sounds of Algeria. We hear the melodious guitar introduction and then Souad's soaring vocals. In some ways, the tone of her voice is comparable to Shakira (without the edge). She sounds like she is trying to choke back the tears and cry out in sweet release. Great examples of her musical interpretation are on the title track, "Noir Et Blanc" ("Black and White" in French--a duet with Ismael Lo), "J'ai pas de temps" ("I Don't Have the Time"/French), and "Lamen" ("Trust" in Arabic).

More English speakers should get to know this underrated and underappreciated vocalist from North Africa. This is a great introduction to the world of contemporary Algerian ballads, rock and gorgeous musical arrangements.

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