29 September 1994(1994-09-29) (aged 26) Oran, Algeria
Genres
Raï[1]
Occupation(s)
Singer
Years active
1986–1994
Spouse(s)
Malika Zahzouh
(m. 1987)
Musical artist
Cheb Hasni (Arabic: الشاب حسني), born Hasni Chakroun (Arabic: حسني شقرون), (1 February 1968 – 29 September 1994), was an Algerian raï singer. Regarded as "The King of Sentimental Music" and "The Legend of Raï Music ",[2] his contribution to music made him one of the most celebrated Algerian artist of the late 20th century.[2] He was popular across the Maghreb, having reached the height of his career in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
^Harris, Craig. "Cheb Hasni – Maghreb Soul: The Story 1986–1990". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
^ ab"Cheb Hasni: the assassinated Algerian musical legend". faroutmagazine.co.uk. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
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