Boualem Boukacem is a multi-instrumentalist, poet, and singer-songwriter known for his contributions to Kabyle music in the Algerian music scene. He began as a teacher in 1977 and transitioned to music in 1978, releasing his first album in 1981. Due to the Salafist terrorism in Algeria, he went into exile from 1992 to 2000, returning as a full-time Kabyle musician. Throughout his extensive career, Boukacem produced over 50 albums, collaborated with notable artists like Ouardia Aissaoui and Thanina Cheriet, and performed widely. With more than two decades in the music scene, he remains influential.