Abdelmadjid Guemguem, known professionally as Guem, was an Algerian percussionist celebrated for his dynamic rhythms and innovative fusion of African, Brazilian, and Caribbean percussion styles. Born on March 9, 1947, in Batna, Algeria, he initially pursued a career in football before dedicating himself to music. Relocating to France in the 1970s, Guem collaborated with jazz luminaries like Steve Lacy and Michel Portal, and released influential albums such as "Percussions Africaines" (1973) and "Guem et Zaka" (1978). His iconic track "Le Serpent" gained widespread recognition as the theme for the French TV show "Ça se discute." Beyond performance, Guem was a passionate educator, sharing his rhythmic expertise through teaching. He passed away on January 22, 2021, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of percussion. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guem?utm_source=openai))