Diwân 2 is the seventh studio album by French–Algerian Raï singer Rachid Taha. It was released by Wrasse Records on 16 October 2006. The album is a follow-up to Diwân (1998) and primarily features cover versions of songs recorded by Blaoui Houari and Mohamed Mazouni.Denselow, Robin. "CD: Rachid Taha, Diwan 2". The Guardian. 13 October 2006. 21 December 2008.
The album features the Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy and the Cairo String Ensemble.
A video clip was made for "Écoute Moi Camarade".
Track listing "Écoute Moi Camarade" "Rani M'Hayer" "Agatha" "Kifache Rah" "Josephine" "Gana El Hawa" "Aah Mon Amour" "Mataouel Delil" "Maydoum" "Ghanny Li Shwaya"
Personnel Rachid Taha: vocals, arrangements Steve Hillage: producer, programming, electric and acoustic guitar Morgan Marchand: programming, additional vocal production Hakim Hamadouche: mandolute, backing vocals Miquette Giraudy: backing vocals Guillaume Rossel: drums Idris Badarou: bass guitar Stephane Baudet: trumpet Rachid Belgacem: percussion Hossam Ramzy: percussion Hazem Shahin: oud Mohammed Fouda: ney Kemang Kanoute: kora Magid Sorour: qanun Kadi Bouguenaya: gasbar oranais Bruno Maman: electric guitar, additional vocal production Tariq Saeed M.E.: Oriental keyboard Osama El Khouly: backing vocals Doaa Fawzy: backing vocals Nashwa Essam: backing vocals Yolande Brzezinski: backing vocals Cairo String Ensemble: Yania El Moughi: violin, leader; Anwar Mansi: violin; Ebada Mansi: violin; Adel Eskander: violin, backing vocals; Yasser Taha: cello
Source:
Charts Chart (2006) PeakpositionFrench Albums Chart 43 "Discographie Rachid Taha" . LesCharts.com. eMedia Jungen. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
References
External links Official website Read an album review of Diwân 2 at Allaboutjazz.com