An accomplished singer, musician and composer. Originating from traditional Algerian music, Rai is run and danceable, featuring driving percussion and emotive lyrics. Rai is the most popular music in North Africa and appreciation is growing in Europe, where Abdelkader Saadoun and his band are leading exponents of the style.Algerian Rai - T1053591923 | |
| 18 Nov 08 | Playhouse, Alnwick :: V1176 listing details L038193030 |
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| 18 Aug 05 | National Theatre, West End :: V400 listing details L57074246 |
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| 13 Feb 05 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L0422539535 |
T266405906Performer Gerry Hunt (soprano / flute). Performer Werner Kristiansen (guitars). Performer Tiago Alves (congas / jembe / derbouka / karkabou). Performer Katja Mervola (viola). Performer Abdelkader (oud / bendir / guitar / vocals). | |
| 12 Apr 04 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L1765153781 |
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| 17 Oct 03 | Acorn Arts Centre, Penzance :: V1747286290 listing details L514361002 |
| 28 Mar 03 | Stratford Circus, Outer London :: V1222144777 listing details L01222401163 |
| 16 Feb 03 | artsdepot, Outer London :: V320 listing details L01575916373 |
Summer Solstice - T0677327809Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday early evening Al fresco gigs on the band stage in Theatre Square: ten weeks of upbeat rhythms, smooth grooves and funky fusions from world-ranking contemporary musicians. | |
| 24 Aug 02 | National Theatre, West End :: V400 listing details L0701943306 |
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| 26 Jun 04 | National Theatre, West End :: V400 listing details L01839721463 |
| 23 Aug 02 | Brighton Komedia, Brighton :: V654 listing details L0387347107 |
| 20 Jul 01 | Gloucester Guildhall, Gloucester :: V97 listing details L01013864373 |
| 7 Jul 01 | National Theatre, West End :: V400 listing details L436985070 |
| 12 May 00 | Castle Theatre, Wellingborough :: V465 listing details L0416782538 |
| 30 Jan 99 | South Street Arts Centre, Reading :: V736 listing details L35277637 |
