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Souad Massi

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Algerian singer and actress

MusiciansBorn 1972 · age 54
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Souad Massi is an Algerian Berber singer, songwriter and guitarist. She began her career performing in the Kabyle political rock band Atakor, before leaving the country following a series of death threats.

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Souad Massi
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I learnt early in my career that freedom comes with a heavy price.

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Souad Massi
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I believe in people who are fighting for freedom, and I try to give them some hope with my music. It’s my responsibility and my role.

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Souad Massi
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To me, freedom is to be able to think differently.

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Awards 2

2017Officer of Arts and Letters
2006Victory of the album of traditional musics or musics of the world

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About this person

Souad Massi is an Algerian Berber singer, songwriter and guitarist. She began her career performing in the Kabyle political rock band Atakor, before leaving the country following a series of death threats. In 1999, Massi performed at the Femmes d'Algérie concert in Paris, which led to a recording contract with Island Records.

Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1972 · age 54
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27 languages

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