Ya Rayah

Ya Rayah a song by Rachid Taha on Foxsoundi

Ya Rayah by Rachid Taha

About Ya Rayah

Taha's version of "Ya Rayah" is a classic example of a traditional song presented in a new fashion. "Ya Rayah" begins with a short taqsim, improvisation, on the banjo instead of the ud that smoothly leads into the piece proper, which is characterized by a heavy down beat. The song's popularity stems from its simple groove and summation of the new generation's plight, seeking freedom and a better life. Sung and released in Paris, "Ya Rayah" capitalizes on the ancient Algerian concept of mehna in its embodiment of Algerians' struggle .

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About this song

Credited to: Rachid Taha
Album: DJ Kim présente mariage à l'orientale (Traditionnel, Raï RNB, Staifi, Chaoui, Aarassi, Alaoui, Raï Roubla, Reggada) · Track 23 of 51
Released: April 29, 2016
Duration: 3:53
Ranking: #1 most played Rachid Taha track on Foxsoundi
On Last.fm: 62,477 listeners on Last.fm

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Jibou El Henna by Salim , Djamila ,
El Henna by Brahim El Beskri ,
Mabrouk El Henna by Cheba Maria ,
Jat Laaroussa Jat by Radia Manel ,
Aroussa W Arriss by Yamina ,
Laaroussa by Hamri ,
Laariss Yhani by Aziz ,
Aw Ja Laariss by Midou Torky ,
Voilà le gâteau by Hanino ,
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Abdel Kader - Live at Bercy 1,2,3, Soleils by Rachid Taha , Faudel , Khaled ,
Ya Rayah by Rachid Taha ,
Mytho by DJ Kim , Lynda , Dr Beriz By Cheb Khalass , Lynda , Lynda ,
Ca roule by DJ Kim , Mister You , Al Bandit , Cheb Khalass ,
Moul 504 by Moumen , Rim'K ,
Algeria United by DJ Kim , Zahouania , Kader Japonais , Khalass ,
Dana Dana by Rayan , Rima ,
Jdeb Jdeb by Amine Bruxelles ,
Goulou L'Mama by Rayan , Jallal Hamdaoui ,
Ca se passe by DJ Kim , Or , Cheb Aziz ,
Ida N'Zor Nebra by Jallal Hamdaoui ,
Marakchi Trad Alia by Youness , Zahouania ,
Yali Nessini by Douzi ,
Mamamia by Kader Japonais ,
Celouna by Cheb Houssem ,
Way Way by Mohamed Benchenet ,
Khatira Khatira by Cheb Houssem ,
Belek Belek by Abdou ,
Ouled El Horma by Bilal , Bilal ,
El Film Khalassnah by Ripou ,
Kharjou El Khayala by Yamina ,
El Costume Jdid by Salim Chawi ,
Manahdar Ma Nsakssi by Slimane ,
Rayha L'Aaress T'Aaress by Yamina ,
El Fouchi Tkalam by Azzou , Djamila ,
Halaka by Hakim ,
Hareem Soltane by Mohamed Staifi ,
Lahlou Wel Morr by Fares la Classe ,
Issmak Fatoum by Seddik , Djamila ,
Abdellah by Yamina , Seddik ,