Rachid Taha, the Algeria born Frenchman who's risen to prominence on the merit of the unique cross-cultural character of his music, has just released a new album titled 'Bonjour,' and, according to him, it's his most romantic yet. Inspired by a 3 year relationship that has breathed new life into him, Taha--in complete modesty-- compares his romantic/artistic resurgence to the songs John Lennon wrote after meeting Yoko Ono. In an interview with Les Inrockuptibles magazine (in French), he adds that he derived much of his musical inspiration from the likes of Johnny Cash, Marvin Gaye, and Oum Kasloum -- a diverse selection of muses that mirrors the multi-faceted architecture of his musical career. He also reveals a few of the more deep-seated influences, such as his Muslim upbringing, and the evolution of his outlook on his existence as an immigrant in France-- an outlook that, originally pessimistic and out of focus, has since become more clarified and secure; perhaps, one supposes, because of the way his music has been able to weave its way into the popular culture of a country he once struggled to call home.
Rachid Taha Releases "Most Romantic" Album Yet
Rachid Taha, the Algeria born Frenchman who's risen to prominence on the merit of the unique cross-cultural character of his music, has just released a new album titled 'Bonjour,' and, according to him, it's his most romantic yet. Inspired by a 3 year relationship that has breathed new life into him, Taha--in complete modesty-- compares his romantic/artistic resurgence to the songs John Lennon wrote after meeting Yoko Ono. In an interview with Les Inrockuptibles magazine (in French), he adds that he derived much of his musical inspiration from the likes of Johnny Cash, Marvin Gaye, and Oum Kasloum -- a diverse selection of muses that mirrors the multi-faceted architecture of his musical career. He also reveals a few of the more deep-seated influences, such as his Muslim upbringing, and the evolution of his outlook on his existence as an immigrant in France-- an outlook that, originally pessimistic and out of focus, has since become more clarified and secure; perhaps, one supposes, because of the way his music has been able to weave its way into the popular culture of a country he once struggled to call home.
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