Sahra is the third studio album from Algerian raï artist Khaled, released in 1996. It was the artist's biggest production to date, being co-produced by Philippe Eidel, Don Was, Jean-Jacques Goldman and Clive Hunt, and including performances by many other singers from around the world. It features what is perhaps Khaled's most popular song, "Aïcha". Most tracks are sung in Arabic, with a notable dosage of French. "Ki Kounti" is partially sung in Spanish as it features Mexican Rock vocalist Saúl Hernández from the band Caifanes. The title track is named after Khaled's first daughter, Sarah[citation needed], to whom the album is dedicated along with his wife, Samira.
| Sahra | ||||
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| Released | November 8, 1996[1] | |||
| Recorded | * Studio Zorrino, Paris * Grove Yard Studio, Ocho Rios * Studio Davout, Paris * Ocean Way, Hollywood * Chomsky Ranch, Los Angeles * Artistic Palace, Paris | |||
| Genre | Raï | |||
| Length | 51:47 | |||
| Label | Barclay/PolyGram Records (Europe) Mango/Island/PolyGram Records (U.S.) | |||
| Producer | Don Was, Philippe Eidel, Jean-Jacques Goldman, Clive Hunt | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
The album was certified platinum by Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique on October 15, 1997.[1]
The album was re-released by Wrasse Records in the US & UK in 2005.
Sahra produced four singles. "Aïcha", "Ouelli El Darek", "Le jour viendra" and "Lillah".
Track listing
editCredits adapted from.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sahra" | Khaled | Philippe Eidel | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Oran Marseille (Oran mix)" | Khaled | Khaled | 5:08 |
| 3. | "Aïcha (Version Mixte)" | Goldman, Khaled | Jean-Jacques Goldman | 4:19 |
| 4. | "Lillah" | Adem Fathie | Khaled, Lofti Bouchnak | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Ouelli El Darek" (with the I Threes) | Khaled, Kada | Khaled, Mustapha Kada | 3:11 |
| 6. | "Detni Essekra" | Khaled, Kada | Khaled, Kada | 4:58 |
| 7. | "Walou Walou" | Khaled, Kada | Khaled, Kada | 4:17 |
| 8. | "Ki Kounti" (with Saúl Hernández) | Khaled, Kada | Khaled, Kada | 4:40 |
| 9. | "Wahrane Wahrane" | Ahmed Wahdi, Brahim | Wahdi, Brahim | 4:40 |
| 10. | "Haya Haya" | Khaled, Kada | Khaled, Kada | 4:37 |
| 11. | "Mektoubi" | Khaled | Khaled | 3:55 |
| 12. | "Hey Ouedi" | Khaled | Khaled | 4:12 |
| 13. | "Oran Marseille (Oran mix)" (with Akhenaton and Shurik'n of IAM) | Khaled | Khaled | 4:25 |
| 14. | "Sratli" | Khaled, Kada, Eidel | Khaled, Kada, Eidel | 4:36 |
| 15. | "Le Jour Viendra" | Goldman | Goldman | 4:42 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "Didi (BBB Radio Edit)" | Khaled | Khaled | 3:14 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Les certifications Albums - Année 1997" [Album certifications - 1997]. disqueenfrance.com. Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the original on 22 November 2006.
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ "Khaled – Sahra (1997, CD)". Discogs.