Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet (2004)
From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet
Raï Story is a musical journey in search of the Raï legend, Cheikha Remitti, in Oran, Algeria, where the Raï musical tradition began. In 1923, the first Raï singers performed behind screens during ceremonies to protect their identity. It was only when the music of singer Cheikha Remitti began to gain popularity among the general public that Raï music was made public, in the 1940s. Cheikha Remitti, who lives between Paris and Oran, is nowhere to be found, the filmmakers then decide to meet producers, musicians, singers like Cheba Dalila or Cheba Djenet, for whom Remitti created a wake. The opportunity, through these unique stories, illustrated with archive images, to retrace the important place of women in this musical tradition and the transformation of Raï music from the 1960s to 2000.
Cast
- Cheikha Remitti - Self
- Cheba Djenet - Self
- Cheba Dalila - Self
- Chaba Fadela - Self (archive footage)
- Chaba Zahouania - Self (archive footage)
- Cheb Hasni - Self (archive footage)
- Cheb Khaled - Self (archive footage)
- Cheb Mami - Self (archive footage)
- Raïna Raï - Self (archive footage)
- Messaoud Bellemou - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Keywords
north africa, djazair, raï music, algerian music, cheikha remitti, women singer, arab star, cheba djenet
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet about?
- Raï Story is a musical journey in search of the Raï legend, Cheikha Remitti, in Oran, Algeria, where the Raï musical tradition began. In 1923, the first Raï singers performed behind screens during ceremonies to protect their identity. It was only when the music of singer Cheikha Remitti began to gain popularity among the general public that Raï music was made public, in the 1940s. Cheikha Remitti, who lives between Paris and Oran, is nowhere to be found, the filmmakers then decide to meet producers, musicians, singers like Cheba Dalila or Cheba Djenet, for whom Remitti created a wake. The opportunity, through these unique stories, illustrated with archive images, to retrace the important place of women in this musical tradition and the transformation of Raï music from the 1960s to 2000.
- Who directed Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet?
- Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet was directed by Samia Madeleine Verschaffelt, Ahmed Rachedi.
- Who stars in Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet?
- Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet stars Cheikha Remitti, Cheba Djenet, Cheba Dalila, Chaba Fadela, Chaba Zahouania, Cheb Hasni.
- How long is Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet?
- Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet?
- Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet produced?
- Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet was produced in Denmark, Egypt, France, Lebanon.