Souad Massi is an Algerian folk singer and guitarist often compared to Joan Baez and Tracy Chapman. She blends traditional Algerian music with elements of folk, rock, and country. In the early 1990s she joined the Algerian political rock band Atakor - who were influenced by Western rock bands such as Led Zeppelin and U2. She recorded and performed with the group for seven years, releasing a successful album and two popular music videos.The band, however, with its political lyrics and growing popularity became a potential target for Islamic extremists. Massi disguised herself by cutting her hair and dressing in male clothing, but she nevertheless became the target of a series of death threats and had to flee Algeria for Paris, France. This song is the title track of her 2001 solo debut.
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