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Moataz

Moataz Rageb

Moataz Rageb

Moataz Rageb a.k.a. Disco Arabesquo is a sociologist, DJ, researcher and collector of Arabic cassettes and vinyl. He specialises in Arabic-Western cross-over sounds that portray 'a splash of civilisations' and a creative generation searching for a new identity.

 

Warda Al-Jazairia: the timeless Algerian rose

On the 10th anniversary of the death of iconic singer Warda Al-Jazairia, Moataz Rageb reflects on her life and impact during the golden age of Arab music, as well as her continued role as a nationalist symbol for Algerians.

19 May, 2022