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Brahim Tayeb (Tamazight: ⵃⵔⴰⵃⵉⵎ ⵜⴰⵢⴻⴱ) born March 16, 1966 in Larbaa Nath Irathen, a village in the mountainous region of Kabylie, Algeria. is a Kabylian Algerian songwriter, musician and composer. who blended traditional kabyle music with contemporary styles, creating rich, evocative master pieces.

Early life and education
He grew up in a place that was renowned for its rich tapestry of natural sounds and musical influences, which played a big role in shaping his early love for music. When he was ten, Tayeb moved to Algiers to attend the School for the Blind in El Achour. There he received six hours of music lessons weekly, immersing himself in various and different Algerian musical styles, like Chaabi, Malouf and Andalusian music. It was between this time and his return to his hometown that Brahim began composing his first pieces, laying down the foundation for his future career in music.

After his initial schooling, Tayeb returned to his hometown where he continued his secondary education in Lycée Abderahmane El-Illouli. Despite the challenges of integrating into a sighted community, he excelled academically and became a beloved figure among his peers. His song titled "Ussan nni" ("Those Days") became an iconic anthem of the 1990s, and was cherished by his fellow students and friends.

Brahim's higher education took him to the University of Algiers, where he studied at the Institute of Interpretation. His reputation as a talented musician was at it's best and had been already spread, his melodies were well-known among the students his age. Alongside his studies, Tayeb frequently attended music classes at the École Normale Supérieure, further enriching his compositions with diverse influences from various musical traditions.

Musical career
Brahim Tayeb's musical career is marked by a mix of traditional and contemporary influences. He is an excellent guitarist and lutenist, know for playing Oud with a unique and personal "arpeggist" style, mixing chords and blending tempered and quarter-tone scales. His early albums, such as "Ussan nni" ("Those Days"), "Hemlaghkem" ("I Love You") and "Lexyal" ("Imagination") are characterized by intricate guitar work, rich harmonies, and orchestral arrangements featuring strings and flute. His album "Ur zrigh ara" ("I Don't Know") showcased his versatility, incorporating Latin American rhythms, French lyrics, and poetic montages, appealing to a sophisticated audience. A turning point in Brahim's career was his encounter with the Oud, an instrument that he has since mastered and integrated it into his compositions. Him mastering the Oud with such unique style leads him to create his master piece "Intas ma tevgha" ("Tell Her If She Wants"), solidifying his status as a prominent figure in Algerian Music.

Live performances
When the song "Ussan nni" ("Those Days") was released, Tayeb has performed in numerous prestigious venues across Algeria, including Mouggar, Ibn Khaldoun, Ibn Zeydoun, and Harcha. He also participated in cultural events and festivals abroad, notably in France. His performances are known for their acoustic purity, standing out in an era dominated by synthetic music.

Discography

 * Ussan Nni ("Those Days") - 1998
 * Ur Zrigh Ara ("I Don't Know") - 1998
 * Tasaurt ("The Key") - 2000
 * Intas Ma Tevgha ("Tell Her If She Wants") - 2005
 * Levhar ("The Sea") - 2007
 * Iyitran ("Where are the stars") - 2009
 * Sighed Itran-ik ("Show Your Stars") - 2017
 *  Brahim Tayeb  ("Remake of his popular songs") - 2022

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External links and sources

 * Brahim Tayeb chante au Cabaret Sauvage
 * Brahim Tayeb, the Nightingale of Kabyle song
 * Brahim Tayeb the musician