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Mohamed Rouane

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Bio

Mohamed Rouane is an Algerian musician celebrated for blending flamenco and "Casbah-style jazz" with masterful mondol playing. Inspired by the legendary Sheikh M'Hamed El Anka, Rouane's music is a tribute to Chaabi's soul. He started with "Triana Algiers" in 1992, followed by "Méditerranéo" in 1995, before launching a thriving solo career in 2000. His music and instructional sessions at Algerian music festivals have solidified his role as a prominent figure in the nation's music scene. Rouane's dedication to preserving Algeria's musical heritage continues to inspire, and his melodies echo the timeless beauty of traditional Algerian music on the world stage.

Discography

Albums⁶

L'Ame2022 • AlbumTracks: 1

Nulle part2015 • AlbumTracks: 8

Heureux Dans La Tristesse2015 • AlbumTracks: 9

Reve2015 • AlbumTracks: 11

Un homme libre2014 • AlbumTracks: 9

Comme D Habitude2007 • AlbumTracks: 1

Singles²⁵

Maghreb Jazz2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Nulle Part2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Kenza2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Souvenir2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Un Homme Libre2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Reht Lbled2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Sharif2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Quizas2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Bali2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Ma Colombe2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Evasion2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Sabrinel2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Tinhinane2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Innocence2015 • SingleTracks: 1

La casbah2015 • SingleTracks: 1

Ilamane2015 • SingleTracks: 1

Solitude2015 • SingleTracks: 1

Andalousie2015 • SingleTracks: 1

Lumiere2015 • SingleTracks: 1

Rimel2015 • SingleTracks: 1

Nuits Blanches2015 • SingleTracks: 1

Reve Single2013 • SingleTracks: 1

L'âne2007 • SingleTracks: 1

Riviere De La Paix2007 • SingleTracks: 1

Heureux Dans La Tristesse Single2007 • SingleTracks: 1

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