Lili Boniche (1921–2008) was an Algerian singer renowned for his innovative fusion of Arab-Andalusian music with Western genres like jazz, tango, and mambo. Born into a Sephardic Jewish family in Algiers, he mastered the oud by his teens and gained prominence on Radio Alger. In the 1940s, Boniche moved to Paris, captivating audiences with his "francarabe" style—a blend of French and Arabic lyrics set to diverse rhythms. After a hiatus, he returned in the 1990s, releasing acclaimed albums such as "Alger, Alger" (1999) and "Œuvres récentes" (2003), solidifying his legacy as a pioneer of cultural fusion in music. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lili-boniche/40447365?utm_source=openai))