Raï Is Not Dead by Fanfaraï Big Band


Raï Is Not Dead by Fanfaraï Big Band 

I don't know Raï well, beyond that period in the 90s when it was the latest fad in French pop. And even then, I didn't get to hear much of it and have no idea what the "authentic" form is, assuming that makes sense. But I like big bands, and jazz and well done musical blends. I bought this on a whim and I don't regret it. It's lively, the funk/jazz meets Raï blend works, at least to my ears, and it's great to hear that particularly style of singing put to such a good use. In short, I don't know if true amateurs of Raï would find it interesting or heretical, but I enjoy it a lot. 

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