Lettre Ouverte Aux... (25th Anniversary), by Lounès Matoub

Lettre Ouverte Aux... (25th Anniversary)

by Lounès Matoub

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First ever vinyl issue of the legendary album including 28-page booklet with extended liner notes and rare photos. Vinyl master by Josh Stevenson at Otic Sound (Canada).

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* RAÏNA RAÏ: Hagda (LP)
* CHEB KADER: El Awama (LP)
* ASMAHAN: Ya Habibi Taala Elhaani (LP)
* ETTAB: Ettab (LP)
* OUM KALSOUM: Chansons Inédites (LP)
* MATOUB LOUNÈS: Lettre Ouverte Aux…(2LP)
* FADELA: Mahlali Noum (LP)
* MALIK ADOUANE: After Raï Party, 1992-2008 (LP)
* LILI BONICHE: Trésors de la chanson Judéo-arabe (LP)
* FARID EL ATRACHE: The Early Years (LP)

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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of The Early Years, Trésors De La Chanson Judéo-Arabe, After Raï Party, 1992-2008, Mahlali Noum, Lettre Ouverte Aux... (25th Anniversary), Chansons Inédites, Ettab, Ya Habibi Taala Elhaani, and 2 more. , and , .

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1.	Ayen Ayen (Pourquoi) 04:34	buy track
2.	A tamγart (Pauvre vieille) 06:37	buy track
3.	Ini-yi-d Kan (Dis-moi) 04:36	buy track
4.	Nezga Nessutur (Souvent On Implore) 04:23	buy track
5.	Tabratt I Leḥkem (Lettre Ouverte) 21:07	buy track
6.	Ur Sḥisif Ara (Ne Te Morfonds Pas) 07:20	buy track
7.	Iluḥq-d Zhir (Moment Crucial) 04:52	buy track
8.	A lḥif Eddu (Souffrance) 04:33	buy track
9.	Yehwa-yam (T’as Raison) 04:24	buy track
10.	Beddeγ Di Tizi (À La Croisée Des Chemins) 05:14	buy track
11.	Sers Iman-ik (Respecte-toi) 06:10	buy track

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"Love, kindness and sincerity characterized his life and his work. He was a man, a rebel and a poet, all at the same time. He served art through his poetic and musical virtuosity, and through his art, he served the struggle of his people for survival: Imi d-luleɣ d aqbayli, isem-iw imenɣi (in Kabyle since since he was born Kabyle: “They call me struggle”). After many brushes with death, he always came back with more vigorous, courageous and sensitive to the world. He was a legend in his lifetime and people thought he was immortal. However, on June 25, 1998, during his final battle, Lounès Matoub was assassinated. But he died with dignity, standing straight, heroic, weapon in hand." (Nadia Matoub)

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of his assassination, Elmir offers the very first vinyl edition of the reference album Lettre ouverte aux...; enriched with a 28-page booklet including biographical elements, the transcription of the poems and their analysis, as well as archival photos and facsimiles that suggest to the listener a complete immersion in one of the poet's masterpieces. An emblematic album that testifies to the immense talent of Matoub Lounes, his sensitivity and his commitment to the Berber cause. An essential document that invites you to (re)discover the work of one of the greatest figures of Kabyle music.

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"Amour, partage et sincérité ont caractérisé sa vie et son œuvre. L’homme, le Rebelle et le poète se confondaient. Il a servi l’art par sa virtuosité poétique et musicale ; par son art, il a servi la lutte de son peuple pour sa survie : Imi i d-luleɣ d Aqbayli, isem-iw imenɣi (puisque né Kabyle, mon nom est combat). Maintes fois confronté à la mort, nous le voyions à chaque fois renaître avec une vigueur renforcée, un courage imposant et une sensibilité au monde affûtée. Devenu une légende de son vivant, nous le pensions immortel. Pourtant, le 25 juin 1998, lors de son ultime bataille, Lounès Matoub est assassiné. Mais il est mort digne, debout, héroïque, les armes à la main." (Nadia Matoub)

En commémoration des 25 ans de sa disparition, Elmir propose la toute première édition vinyle de l’album de référence Lettre ouverte aux…; enrichie d’un livret de 28 pages comprenant des éléments biographiques, la retranscription des poèmes et leur analyse, ainsi que des photos d’archives et fac-similés qui suggèrent à l’auditeur une immersion complète dans l’une des pièces maitresses du poète. Un album emblématique qui témoigne de l'immense talent de Matoub Lounes, de sa sensibilité et de son engagement pour la cause berbère. Un document incontournable qui invite à (re)découvrir l’œuvre de l’une des plus grandes figures de la musique d’expression kabyle.

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released June 23, 2023

Paroles et Musique: Matoub Lounès

Mandole et voix: Matoub Lounès
Qanoun: Lekhel Belheddad
Banjo: Allaoua Bahlouli
Derbouka, bendir et tar: Rabah Khalfa
Violons: Mohamed Mokhtari
Naï: Hamid Mekkaoui
Cuivres: Lionel Teboun
Batterie: Arezki Baroudi
Guitare éléctrique: Fathellah
Guitare basse: Mhenni

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Born from a profound desire to conserve the musical heritage of North Africa and the Middle East, Elmir Records documents and gives a fresh perspective to these musical oeuvres. It was urgent to give new life to these repertoires — still too unknown — by recalling world-famous figures and by (re)discovering more obscure artists. Just like a fennec, Elmir's ears are pricked towards the wide world. ... more

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