ABDELKADER SAADOUN
The Algerian King of Rai in the UK. Singer, Composer, promoter, DJ & Artist Painter.
Abdelkader comes from Algeria, He started to play RAI music in his home country since 1987, 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 ( UK).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 today¹s 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.SAADOUN's current outfit is made up of nine musicians from deferent background 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. He is a charismatic performer, able to enliven any audience with his infectious rhythms and dynamic stage personality.Abdelkader 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 Barbican¹s Mediterranean music festival & many outdoor events, theatres, clubs, Museums & arts centres, World Peace Music Awards in Bali & Thassos- Greece, the first Islam Expo ( London) and also being involve composing music for Films & short films including An Eye For Tooth film 2005 produced by Flare Production LTD http://www.flareproductions.co.uk/aneyeforatooth/.
Saadoun's Latest CD " FREEDOM" is available Directly from
[email protected] / 0044(0)7950 779 850 & distributed by Saadoun Entertainments.For mailing list, videos, more music and bookings visit saadoun's home page at: www.saadoun.com
