Zebda
Add to FavoritesA band from Toulouse, France, combining reggae, ska, rock and raï and much more. The band is led by three singers originally from Morocco. Most of their lyrics have a political content, addressing issues such as the discrimination against Arab immigrants.
The band was formed in 1985 and split in 2003 and 2012Key songs include:Tomber la chemise (Take Off Your Shirt) - The summer hit in many European countries that propelled Zebda into the forefront.Motivés - Their political 'anthem', with which has a political party, called 'Motivé-e-s' which ran for the city council elections of Toulouse (they got about 15%).
Le bruit et l'odeur (The noise and smell) - Probably the sharpest song written in response to French President Jacques Chirac's words that arabic immigrants make only noise, smell and don't get a job (Chirac was IN office at the time).
Albums:L'aréne des rumeurs (1992)Le bruit et l'odeur (1995)Essence ordinaire (1998) - about 300 000 copies soldUtopie d'occase (2002)La Tawa (2003) - Live album with bonus DVDMembers:Magyd Cherfi - vocalMouss et Hakim Amokrane - vocalPascal Cabero - guitarJoël Saurin - bass guitarRémi Sanchez - keyboardVincent Sauvage - drums
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