Souad Massi

Souad Massi is a leading figure in contemporary Algerian song, known for her warm voice and committed songwriting. A multi-instrumentalist, she blends chaâbi, folk, rock, flamenco and Arabic music into a personal style where poetry and resistance answer one another. Revealed with the group Atakor in the 1990s, she went on to an international career that has taken her to stages around the world. She sings in Arabic, French and Berber, addressing exile, freedom, love and social change. Respected for her authenticity and the strength of her message, Souad Massi embodies music that is sensitive, political and universal, carried by a direct and timeless emotion.