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Cheb Mami, born on July 11, 1966, in Graba-el-Oved, Saida, Algeria, is an Algerian rai singer known for his soulful voice, which earned him the nickname Mami ('the mourner'). He began his artistic career singing at marriage ceremonies and circumcisions. In 1985, he moved to Paris for a tour of Arab clubs and participated in the Rai Festivals of the Villette and Bobigny in January 1986, where he met his manager, Michel Levy. By December 1986, Mami had performed at the renowned Olympia Theater in Paris. His music features a blend of Mediterranean and Western influences, including flamenco, Greek and Turkish music, as well as hip-hop, funk, reggae, and Latin music. His collaboration with Sting on "Desert Rose" significantly raised his international profile as a pop star.

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