Cheb Khaled

Cheb Khaled is coming near you with a career that has had a lasting impact on raï music and the broader world of Arabic popular music. Born Khaled Hadj Ibrahim in Oran, Algeria, he is a singer, songwriter and musician who began recording as a teenager, adopting the honorific 'Cheb', meaning 'young', a title commonly used by emerging raï artists. Over the decades, he has played a central role in bringing raï music to audiences around the world, becoming one of the genre's most influential ambassadors.

After recording extensively in Algeria during the 1970s and 1980s, Cheb Khaled moved to France, where his career reached an international level. His 1992 album Khaled, produced by Don Was, featured the global hit Didi, which introduced his music to a worldwide audience. He followed with N'ssi N'ssi in 1993, Sahra in 1996, Kenza in 1999 and Ya-Rayi in 2004. His best known songs include Aïcha, written by Jean-Jacques Goldman, Didi, C'est la vie, Abdel Kader with Rachid Taha and Faudel, and Wahrane Wahrane.

Throughout his career, Cheb Khaled has collaborated with internationally recognized artists including Carlos Santana, Pitbull, Magic System, Rachid Taha and Faudel. His influence extends well beyond raï, helping bridge Arabic, African and Western musical traditions through recordings that incorporate elements of pop, reggae, funk and electronic music. His achievements have earned him numerous honours and lasting international recognition.

With a career spanning more than four decades and a catalogue that introduced raï music to audiences across the globe, Cheb Khaled remains one of the most important figures in international music. Buy your tickets on Tickets.ca now and follow the next chapter of Cheb Khaled's career.