Ahmed Zergui

Ahmed Zergui

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Ahmed Zergui, born Hammam Mohamed in 1948 in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria, was a pioneering artist in the genre of rai music, known for introducing electric guitars and innovative sounds during the genre's evolution. His career was tragically cut short in 1983 due to a car accident, but he left behind a rich discography that influenced many, including renowned artists like Cheb Khaled.

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Ahmed Zergui, considered one of the pioneers of electric rai, introduced electric guitars and the use of the 'Wah Wah' pedal to Algerian popular music.

Musique : « Rai Roots-Hommage à Ahmed Zergui »
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-03-19
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