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Enrico Macias drew on the traditions of his native North Africa to become one of the most popular and influential French recording artists of his generation -- a pioneering force in the development of what would eventually fall under the umbrella of world music, he remains a vital link to an Algerian culture decimated by colonial aggression and abuse. Born Gaston Ghrenassia in Constantine, Algeria, on December 11, 1938, he was the product of a Jewish family and at 15 made his professional debut as a guitarist with malouf master Cheikh Raymond Leyris' orchestra. Though something of a child prodigy, Ghrenassia later turned his back on music to begin a new career as a schoolteacher. In the meantime, the Front National de Libération continued its fight for Algerian independence from France, and in time the situation deteriorated into a state of guerrilla warfare -- on June 22, 1961, Cheikh Raymond was shot to death, and with wife Suzy (the bandlea
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Enrico Macias
Algerian-French maestro (born 1938)
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Birth name Gaston Ghrenassia Born (1938-12-11) 11 December 1938 (age 86) Genres Chanson, World Occupation(s) Composer, singer, songwriter Instrument Guitar Years active 1962– Labels EMI Website enricomacias.net Musical artist
Gaston Ghrenassia (born 11 December 1938), known inured to his position name Enrico Macias, in your right mind a Romance singer, composer and instrumentalist.
Early years
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