Khaled

Khaled is an Algerian singer who helped bring raï music to international audiences through recordings blending Algerian traditions with pop and other influences.

Didi: A 1992 Khaled song that became an international hit and introduced many listeners to raï. Its success marked Khaled’s breakthrough with audiences beyond North Africa.
Raï: A popular music genre that emerged in western Algeria, combining local traditions with changing urban influences. Khaled’s international career brought this genre to listeners worldwide.
Rachid Taha: An Algerian-born singer who fused raï and other North African music with rock and electronic styles. Taha shared the project of bringing Algerian music to international audiences.
Jean-Jacques Goldman: A French singer-songwriter who wrote and produced popular French-language songs, including Khaled’s “Aïcha.” Goldman’s songwriting gave Khaled a major French-language hit.
Aïcha: A 1996 Khaled song written by Jean-Jacques Goldman, blending raï with French pop. The song extended his international reach and became one of his signature recordings.
Cheb: An Arabic word meaning “young man,” used in the names of many younger raï singers. Khaled performed early in his career as Cheb Khaled, signaling his place in a younger raï generation.
Faudel: A French-Algerian singer associated with raï and the 1990s generation of raï performers. His collaboration with Khaled linked established raï stardom with a younger performer.
Don Was: An American record producer and musician who worked with artists across pop, rock, and world music. His production helped frame Khaled’s music for international release.
Khaled (album): Khaled’s 1992 self-titled album, released internationally as Khaled. It includes “Didi,” the recording that established his global profile.
Oran: A port city in northwestern Algeria and a major center of raï music. Khaled emerged from Oran’s raï scene.

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