1980s – 2020sApogée : 1990s
Rai / Franco-Maghrebi Crossover
À propos de Rai / Franco-Maghrebi Crossover
Rai's roots are Algerian, but France is where it became a major crossover force. Artists like Khaled, Rachid Taha, and Faudel brought the sound from the banlieues to mainstream French culture, culminating in the landmark 1,2,3 Soleils concert at Bercy in 1998. The Franco-Maghrebi crossover reflects France's largest diaspora community finding its voice in popular music.