Othmane Bali
Othamne Bali | |
|---|---|
 Othmane Bali in Algiers | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mbarek Athmane |
| Born | May 1953 Djanet, Algeria |
| Died | 17 June 2005 Djanet, Algeria |
| Genres | Touareg music, world music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Oud, vocals |
Mbarek Athmane known as Othmane Bali,[1] (May 1953 – 17 June 2005) was an Algerian Tuareg singer.
Life
Bali issued his first album in 1986,[2] and afterward worked on promoting Tuareg music in the Tamahaq language. Bali worked with world-famous singers such as Steve Shehan. In 1999 they recorded the album, "AssikelIt" and in 2008 the album was released on the Safar Productions label.[3] The 5th song on the album, "Wagh Azaman", was covered as tribute by the Tuareg band, TissilaWen in February of 2025 and widely praised on social media platforms.[4]
Death
Bali died in an accident in his car after the flooding of a river in his native region of Djanet.[5] After his death, his son Nabil Bali continued his legacy and took the same path as his father.
References
- ^ Taqvaylit, Timunent. "Athmane Bali, l'ambassadeur de la musique touareg - Tadukli, le Kabyle Magazine".
- ^ "Il y a dix ans, Othmane Bali, le magicien de la musique targuie, disparaissait". Al Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ Steve Shehan & Baly Othmani - Assikel, 2008, retrieved 8 April 2025
- ^ "New Release "Wagh Azaman" by Tissilawen". www.facebook.com. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ "Décès de Athman Bali". nkerxla.blogspot.se.