Rachid TahaAlgeria |1958| FrenchRachid Taha, was an Algerian vocalist and activist residing in France. He embarked on his musical journey as the frontman of the band Carte de Séjour, known for their innovative blend of Western punk rock and Algerian Maghrebi music during the early 1980s. However, it was through his solo endeavors that he truly shone. In 1993, he rose to international stardom with his iconic rendition of The Clash's "Rock the Casbah," leaving an indelible mark on the music world. Taha was celebrated as a trailblazer in the realm of French Arabic rock. Sadly, Rachid Taha passed away, but his influential music and lasting impact on the global music scene endure as his legacy.