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Quick facts
Intro
Algerian musicians
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
(Constantine)
Death:
20 September 1996
The details
Biography
Introduction
Cheb Aziz born Bechiri Boudjema (1968 – 20 September 1996) was an Algerian musician and performer. Aziz was a very popular singer and performer across North Africa. He was known to play Algerian musical genres such as, Staifi and Chaoui.
Personal life and death
Aziz was married to the singer Selma. She gave birth to their daughter Manel in December 1994.On September 9, 1996, Aziz was killed by Islamist integrists militants. He was the fourth singer to be found murdered, as music was declared blashpemous and banned in areas dominated by Islamic fundamentalists. Islamist militants had classified the Raï genre of music of consisting subjects relating to sex and drinking.