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: Arabic & French Fusion · Track 3 of 25 · Longest track on the album
Released: September 26, 2023
Duration: 6:14
Ranking: #1 most played Rachid Taha track on Foxsoundi
On Last.fm: 62,490 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Arabic & French Fusion

Aïcha - Version Mixte by Khaled ,
Ramenez la coupe à la maison by Vegedream ,
Ya Rayah by Rachid Taha ,
Tourner Dans Le Vide by Indila ,
Tiki Taka by Vacra ,
Askim by Soolking , Reynmen ,
Lola by DB Gad ,
Pistol & Zamal by Ziak ,
Validée by Booba , Benash ,
El Hob El Hob by Mohamed el Majzoub ,
Papaoutai by Stromae ,
Mr. Ocho by SDM ,
Ti Ra Ra by Always April , Bashaar Al Jawad ,
On verra by Nekfeu ,
Mon soleil by Dadju , Anitta ,
Ahmed Santa by Ahmed Santa ,
Hiya Hiya by Khaled , Pitbull ,
Meleğim by Soolking , Dadju ,
El A’ada El Helwa by Banah ,
Tole' El Nahar by Mohamed el Majzoub ,
92i veyron by Booba ,
Ainsi bas la vida by Indila ,
Sallimleh Alayh by Fairuz ,
Je la connais by SCH ,
Même pas un grincement by Ziak ,