Ali Amran

On April 4, 2026 at the Splendid in Lille, Ali Amran presents on stage a songwriting that links Amazigh song to pop, folk and rock forms. A prominent figure of the contemporary Kabyle scene, he draws on a North African melodic and vocal repertoire which he places within contemporary, pared-down and accessible arrangements, without losing the cultural grounding that informs his lyrics.

Since Amsebrid in 2001, his approach has maintained a precise balance: guitar to the fore, a restrained pulse, clear melodic lines, and a focus on words that brings his work close to the singer-songwriter tradition. Tidyanin, released in 2018, continues this thread, while the Tamyafit project, dedicated to Cheikh El Hasnaoui, revisits a heritage repertoire with a more contemporary harmonic treatment.

In concert, Ali Amran moves forward with purpose, carried by the clarity of his voice and guitars that carve out simple, effective contours. The songs settle in without effects, between Amazigh heritage and contemporary gestures, with a blend of folk softness, pop drive and rock touches that pace his repertoire. An opportunity at the Splendid to encounter a singer-songwriter who makes memory and the present converse with sensitivity and precision.