Gnawa Diffusion
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- Band
- Styles
- ragga, Gnawa, reggae, punk rock, rap
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Gnawa Diffusion is a Franco-Algerian gnaoua, ragga and reggae band, formed in 1992 in Grenoble by Amazigh Kateb, son of the Algerian writer Kateb Yacine.
Next date in Paris: 4 December at Maison des Arts et de la Culture.
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- Formed
- 1992 · Grenoble
- Active since
- 1993
About — The artist
Gnawa Diffusion is an Algerian gnawa music band, based in Grenoble, France. The lead singer, Amazigh (literally “free man” in Tamazight), is the son of the Algerian writer and poet Kateb Yacine. Although there is a strong gnawa influence, the band is known for its blend of reggae and roots music. Gnawa Diffusion is very popular in Algeria and is also well known in many other countries, including Morocco, Tunisia and France. The band's lyrics are in Algerian Arabic, Tamazight, French and English.
Gnawa Diffusion began their career in 1993 with the release of the album Légitime différence. The lead singer's lyrics are often controversial, addressing themes ranging from poverty in Algeria and government corruption to denunciations of global military actions and perceived imperialism. Despite a strong political orientation, the band also offers tracks focused on self-determination and personal improvement.
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