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Gnawa Diffusion

Band, *1992 FR, Grenoble
World, Reggae and Folk

Gnawa Diffusion is an Algerian Gnawa music band based in Grenoble, France. The group's lead singer, Amazigh (literally meaning 'Free Man' in Tamazight), is the son of the Algerian writer and poet Kateb Yacine. Although there is a strong Gnawa influence, the band is noted for its mix of reggae and roots music. Gnawa Diffusion is very popular in Algeria and is also well known in many other countries including Morocco and France. The band's lyrics are in Arabic, Tamazight, French and English. Gnawa Diffusion started their career in 1993 with the release of the album Légitime différence.

     
Members
Salah Mèguiba
p, dr
PortraitAmazigh Kateb
str, voc *1972 FR
Popular Tracks   
Ombre Elle (Live) on Live Dz by Gnawa Diffusion
Match Bettikh (Live) on Live Dz by Gnawa Diffusion
Bleu Blanc Gyrophare on Legitime difference by Gnawa Diffusion
Bab El Oued Kingston (Live) on Live Dz by Gnawa Diffusion
La Talavision on Legitime difference by Gnawa Diffusion
Facteur monnaie on Legitime difference by Gnawa Diffusion
Saharagga (Live) on Live Dz by Gnawa Diffusion
Sabrina (Live) on Live Dz by Gnawa Diffusion
H'moum Zawalia (Live) on Live Dz by Gnawa Diffusion
Le blues des 1001 nuits on Legitime difference by Gnawa Diffusion

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Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Audio Globine 20 Ans D'Age ...Gnawa Diffusion2012Compil.
Shock El HalGnawa Diffusion2012Album
Fucking CowboysGnawa Diffusion2006Album
Souk SystemGnawa Diffusion2003Album
DZ LiveGnawa Diffusion2002Album
Ombre-elleGnawa Diffusion2000Single
Ouvrez Les StoresGnawa Diffusion1999Single
Bab El Oued KingstonGnawa Diffusion1999Album
AlgeriaGnawa Diffusion1997Album
La FranseGnawa DiffusionAlbum
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