Cheb Kader
| Cheb Kaded الشاب قادر | |
|---|---|
| Native name | قادر المرابط |
| Birth name | Kader El Mrabet |
| Also known as | Cheb Kader, Kader |
| Born | 1966 Oran Algeria |
| Origin | Morocco |
| Genres | Raï,[1] pop, blues, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist |
| Instruments | Guitar, violin, harmonica, accordion |
| Years active | 1986s–present |
Kader El mrabet (Arabic: المرابط قادر, born 1966), better known as Kader, is an Moroccan raï singer and songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in Sidi El Houari in Oran Province of Algeria.
Born in Oran, Algeria to Moroccan parents, are fused with modern influences by Algeria-born and Morocco as origin county,Kader moved to France at the age of nine, and France-based vocalist Cheb Kader. Respectfully known as "the prince of rai," Kader uses music as a vehicle for examining peace and love and freedom in some songs, and artists in modern society and the problems caused by immigration.
Kder launched his musical career in 1986, he struggled to find an outlet for his music. Frustrated by his lack of success, he left music, in the early '90s, to focus on his own life and family. He continued to work out songs in his home studio, however, and made his comeback with the Latin-tinged single "Dima rai" released: Aug 15, 2011.
References
- ↑ Greenberg, Adam. "Cheb Kader – From Oran to Paris". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 16 October 2014.