Music for London - Middle eastern, Arabic, Algerian and Rai

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Takalid comes from Khemis Miliana in Algeria and started to play RAI music in his home country, accompanied by an accordion, guitar, kit drum, bass and percussion.

An accomplished singer and musician, he led a band, which performed at many venues and festivals and now based in Greenwich ( South East London). Takalid means "tradition".

The band is made up of nine musicians from different backgrounds using traditional instruments such as Mandole, Hadjoudj & North African percussion combined with European instruments including Brass, Keyboard, Piano and Bass guitar, Viola, Banjo, Cello, Drums and Electric Guitars.

They are a charismatic performer, able to enliven any audience with their infectious rhythms and dynamic stage personality. Takalid has performed at major festivals within the UK,

including the Womad main stage, Queen Elizebeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Trafalgar Square, The National Theatre open air Festival, the Barbican's Mediterranean music festival & many outdoor events, theatres, clubs, Museums & arts centres, Thassos- in Greece and World Peace Music Awards in Bali.

Takalid Drummers featuring some of the hottest drummers from all around the world

Full of energy and its great Fun!

Takalid drummers is well known for their unique and exciting approach to drums and percussion.

They have been working in London also

Greenwich and Lewisham with children adults

over the last 12 years.

They have performed with Airto Moreira, Hossam

Ramzy, Rabah Khalfa, Grand Union orchestra

and the Master Drummers of Africa.


AUDIO

	Just you and Me	Mouhal Tensani	L'espagnole

	Ya Rayah	Raykoum	Inchalah

	Sahrawia	Saadia	Ya Galbi

	Hamia	Melite	Salah

RAI originates from traditional Algerian music (Chaabi, Kabil, and Chawia, pop...) and also encompasses Jazz, Funk, Rock, Reggae, Fusion, and Blues.

Based on strong rhythms, it is a very dynamic and danceable music.

It has become the most popular music in North Africa and the Arab world;

the music of today's generation.

Its popularity has quickly spread to neighbouring countries:

Tunisia, Morocco, and Egypt and is now very popular in the Gulf States.

Since France has a large Magrebian population, RAI music is now part of the French culture.