majid soula: chant amazigh
Francisco Espregueira
For its 17th release Habibi Funk presents a selection of works by Algerian-born, Amazigh artist Majid Soula. The german label continues its full dedication to re-releasing music from The Arab World, but this releaseshows how reductive this term can be, as the countries from North Africa and West Asia being summarized under this term include a vast number of languages and identities. Chant Amazigh is an example of that, blending Arab-disco, highlife and groovy funk into something unique. This work is invaluable once again, introducing a kind of sound that may be new to an entire generation of listeners.
Majid Soula is a self-made musician, artist and producer. Born in Algeria he has no formal music education but his tenacity has led to a career that is still blossoming to this day. The synths, driving drums, guitar & strong lyrics make a unique sound. A strong proponent for the rights of the Amazigh, he has a band that to this day plays shows, most linked to cultural events of the Amazigh diaspora in France, as well as in other Eurpean cities. For Majid Soula music is more than just entertainment. He considers himself an activist through music, and foremost a "chanteur engagé". Available on vinyl Chant Amazigh is an essential reissue of the best works of Majid Soula - courtesy of Habibi Funk Records.
“I take my inspiration from the daily life of my people and I share all their aspirations, mainly the official recognition of Tamazight as a language, culture and identity.”