Abdelkader Chaou

Abdelkader Chaou (born November 10, 1941, in the Casbah of Algiers) is an Algerian chaabi music interpreter.[1]

Biography

Abdelkader Chaou studied at the Conservatory of Algiers, led at the time by Hadj Mohamed El Anka. He modernized the chaâbi, introducing instruments such as the mandolin, banjo, piano and guitar to make its style more alive and attractive. Abdelkader Chaou had an explosive success in the 1970s. His musical repertoire contains both sad and cheerful melodies, borrowed from the Andalusian music. Abdelkader Chaou lives in Algeria where he continues to perform.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Entretien avec Abdelkader Chaou : "Le chaâbi coule dans mes veines"". El Moudjahid. 4 September 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2012.