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History and Impact of Rai Music in Algeria by Mariam Aisset is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Rai music originated in Oran, Algeria and is a mix of Spanish, French, and Arabic musical styles. It gained popularity as a medium of self-expression for Algerians and as a symbol of resistance against the social and political establishment. However, Rai was controversial due to its sexually explicit lyrics and promotion of freedoms that contradicted Algeria

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Mariam Aisset

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