Souad Massi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Souad Massi
Occupation	World Music Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 23, 1972(1972-08-23)
Age	52
Country	Algeria
Birth City	Algiers
Horoscope	Leo

Souad Massi Biography

Souad Massi is one of the most popular and richest World Music Singer who was born on August 23, 1972 in Algiers, Algeria. Multilingual Algerian guitarist and singer who released her album of her own Raoui as well as Mesk Elil.

She as well as She and Cheb Hasni are both popular singers from Algeria. are both well-known performers from Algeria.

In the early 1990s, Massi 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 target. Massi disguised herself by cutting her hair and dressing in male clothing, but she nevertheless became the target of a series of anonymous death threats. In 1999, she left the band and moved to Paris, France.

In 1999, Massi was invited to perform at the Femmes d’Algerie (“Women of Algeria”) festival in Paris, which led to a recording contract with Island Records. In June 2001, she released her solo debut album, Raoui (“Storyteller”), which Allmusic compared to 1960s American folk music. Sung mostly in French and Arabic, the album became a critical and commercial success in France. The following year, she was nominated for “Best Newcomer” at the Radio 3 World Music Awards.

She was born in a family with seven children.

Souad Massi Net Worth

Souad Massi is one of the richest World Music Singer from Algeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Souad Massi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Her musical career began when she was an in the band Atakor.

The singer was threatened with death for her lyrics that were politically charged and forced to escape Algeria in the early 1990s.

Souad Massi (سعاد ماسي), born August 23, 1972, is an Algerian Berber singer, songwriter and guitarist. She began her career performing in the Kabyle political rock band Atakor, before leaving the country following a series of death threats. In 1999, Massi performed at the Femmes d’Algerie concert in Paris, which led to a recording contract with Island Records.

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Who is Souad Massi Dating?

According to our records, Souad Massi married to Mohammed Abdel. As of December 1, 2023, Souad Massi’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Souad Ranked on the list of most popular World Music Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Algeria. Souad Massi celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

Top Facts about Souad Massi

1. Souad Massi is an Algerian singer-songwriter.
2. She was born on August 23, 1972 in Algiers.
3. Massi sings in Arabic, French and English.
4. Her music blends traditional North African sounds with modern styles.
5. She has released seven studio albums since 2001.
6. Massi won the BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music in 2006.
7. She has collaborated with artists such as Manu Chao and Daby Touré.
8. Massi’s lyrics often address social and political issues.
9. She has performed at major festivals around the world, including Glastonbury and WOMAD.
10. In addition to singing, Massi plays guitar and oud (a Middle Eastern lute).

What language does Souad Massi sing in?

Massi sings in Classical Arabic, Algerian Arabic, French, occasionally in English, and in the Kabyle Berber language , often employing more than one language in the same song.

Where is Souad Massi from?

Algiers [El Djazaïr], Algeria