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Souad Massi
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Souad Massi is an Algerian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist. The very young impressionable Souad found her love for music from her brother who played the piano. She also got inspiration from old American cowboy movies' soundtrack. Later, she joined a politically-inclined heavy rock-themed band. As a result she was a target for persecution and even death threat in her home country. At the point, Spouad that she's had enough and decided to leave music for good, she got signed on by Island Records.
Discography
Albums9
Sequana
Sequana2022 • AlbumTracks: 11
Oumniya
Oumniya2019 • AlbumTracks: 10
El Mutakallimûn
El Mutakallimûn2015 • AlbumTracks: 10
Best of Souad Massi
Best of Souad Massi2015 • AlbumTracks: 12
O Houria
O Houria2010 • AlbumTracks: 12
Mesk Elil
Mesk Elil2005 • AlbumTracks: 10
Mesk Elil
Mesk Elil2005 • AlbumTracks: 14
Deb
Deb2003 • AlbumTracks: 12
Raoui
Raoui2001 • AlbumTracks: 14
Singles1
Souad Massi (Anghami Sessions)
Souad Massi (Anghami Sessions)2019 • SingleTracks: 3
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