Cheikh Raymond
Algerian singer and oudist from Algeria · Algeria · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1912 to 1961 · aged 48
Raymond Leyris better known as Cheikh Raymond, was a renowned Algerian Jewish musician.
Cheikh Raymond is read about 73 times a day, in 8 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 8 October 2026
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About this person
He specialized in Andalusian music of Eastern Algeria and was an expert virtuoso player of oud and singer with an exceptional vocal range and widely respected by both Jews and Muslims and given the title of Cheikh (elder) as Cheikh Raymond with the accompanying fame and respect.
Country
Algeria
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1961 · aged 48
