Khaled, “Aicha Cheb”
Khaled Hadj Brahim aka Algerian Rai star Khaled, was born in Sidi El Houari, a suburb of Oran, on February 29th, 1960. Khaled began his career in Algeria but he was different than most Algerian singers at the time. His songs while seemingly mild in the West was pushing the envelope in Algeria.
Khaled sang about socially progressive topics and portrayed women dancing in “provocative” manner, all of which offended fundamentalists in Algeria making it dangerous for Khaled to remain in the country.
Fearing for his life, he fled and sought refuge in France. Since hitting the shores of France, Khaled has become a BIG Star in France, Pakistan, India, Algeria and Arab speaking countries. While his poularity has not extended into Europe and the USA, we think its only a matter of time. He is signed with Universal Music, France and is rumored to be in collabo with Shakira on her upcoming 2009 album.
Visit Khaled’s official website.
