Abdelkader Saadoun

Algerian raï singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Abdelkader Saadoun comes from Khemis Miliana (Algeria), a few miles a way from Wahran, the birth place of RAI, HE started to play RAI music in his home country, accompanied by accordion, guitar, drum kit, bass and percussion, An accomplished singer and musician. He led a band, which performed at many venues and festival, now he is based in Greenwich (South East London). RAI originates from traditional Algerian music (Chaabi, Kabil and Chawia) and also encompasses Pop, Jazz, Funk, Rock, Reggae, Fusion and Blues. Based on strong rhythms, it is a very dynamic and danceable music. it has become the mist popular music in North Africa and the Arab world; the music of today's generation. its popularity has quickly spread to neighbouring countries: Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt and is actually very popular in Gulf States.