Ya Rayah
Rachid Taha
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[Chorus] Ya rayah win msafar trouh taaya wa twali Chhal nadmou laabad el ghaflin qablak ou qabli (bis) Chhal cheft al bouldan laamrine wa lber al khali Chhal dhiyaat wqat chhal tzid mazal ou t'khali Ya lghayeb fi bled ennas chhal taaya ma tadjri Tzid waad el qoudra wala zmane wenta ma tedri [Chorus] Aalach qalbek hzine waalach hakdha ki zawali Matdoum achadda wila tzid taalem ou tabni maydoumou layyam walay doum seghrek ou seghri Ya hlilou meskine li ghab saadou ki zahri [Chorus] Ya msafer naatik oussaayti addiha el bakri Chouf ma yeslah bik qbal ma tbia ou ma techri Ya nnayem djani khabrek ma sralek ma srali Hakdha rad el qalb bel djbine sabhane el aali
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Written by: Abderrahmane Amrani, Rachid Taha
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13 facts about this song
Origin"Ya Rayah" was originally sung by the Algerian artist Dahmane El Harrachi. It was later popularized by Rachid Taha, who was also of Algerian descent.
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Album SuccessRachid Taha’s rendition of the song appeared on his 1997 album 'Diwân', which was lauded as both a commercial and critical success.
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Song Theme"Ya Rayah" is a song about migration, recognising the hardships immigrants face. The title translates as 'Oh, you who are leaving'. Taha’s version is especially resonant at a time when movement of people is a global issue.
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LanguageThe song is performed in Arabic and its lyrics include powerful Arabic poetry.
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Global RecognitionDespite being primarily in Arabic, "Ya Rayah" achieved global fame. It became one of the most popular songs of the 20th century in France and is known worldwide.
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Impact on Taha's CareerRachid Taha became internationally known largely through his cover of this song, despite having released numerous songs before "Ya Rayah."
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Song Duration"Ya Rayah" is among one of Rachid Taha's longest songs, with its length varying between versions but averaging six minutes.
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Cultural Significance"Ya Rayah" continues to be played at cultural festivals and weddings within the Algerian community, testifying to its deep cultural significance and recognition.
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Song CoverSeveral artists have covered "Ya Rayah", but Rachid Taha’s version remains the most famous one. His energetic take on the song bridged the gap between traditional Algerian music and the rock and techno sounds of the time.
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Taha’s Musical StyleRachid Taha was known for combining traditional Arabic music with Western rock influences. This unique blend was quite evident in "Ya Rayah".
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Ya Rayah" features Taha and his band performing the song against a vintage and colourful backdrop.
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Iconic Accordion TuneThe song features an iconic accordion tune that is instantly recognizable and has become synonymous with the song itself.
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AwardsRachid Taha's rendition of "Ya Rayah" won the 'Best Rai Song' at the Victoires de la Musique Awards in 1998.
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