ABDELKADER SAADOUN

ABDELKADER SAADOUN
The Algerian King of Rai in the UK. Singer, Composer, promoter, DJ & Artist Painter.



Abdelkader comes from Algeria, He started to play RAI music in his home country since 1987, accompanied by an accordion, guitar, kit drum, bass and percussion. An accomplished singer and musician, he led a band, which performed at many venues and festivals and now based in Greenwich ( UK).
RAI originates from traditional Algerian music (Chaabi, Kabil, and Chawia, pop.) and also encompasses Jazz, Funk, Rock, Reggae, Fusion, and Blues. Based on strong rhythms, it is a very dynamic and danceable music. It has become the most popular music in North Africa and the Arab world; the music of today¹s generation. Its popularity has quickly spread to neighbouring countries: Tunisia, Morocco, and Egypt and is now very popular in the Gulf States. Since France has a large Magrebian population, RAI music is now part of the French culture.
SAADOUN's current outfit is made up of nine musicians from deferent background using traditional instruments such as Mandole, Hadjoudj & North African percussion combined with European instruments including Brass, Keyboard, Piano and Bass guitar, Viola, Banjo, Cello, Drums and Electric Guitars. He is a charismatic performer, able to enliven any audience with his infectious rhythms and dynamic stage personality.
Abdelkader has performed for Her Majesty The Queen, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and The Amir Of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al – Thani at South Hook in South Wales. He has also performed on major festivals within the UK, including the Womad main stage, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Trafalgar Square, Albert Hall,
The National Theatre Open Air Festival, the Barbican_s Mediterranean Music Festival & many outdoor events, theatres, clubs, museums & art centres, World Peace Music Awards in Bali & Thassos- Greece, Dubai, Bahrain,TheneNeverEndingSong touring with AllStars. He has been involved in composing music for films and documentaries.
To buy Saadoun's Latest CD " FREEDOM" Or to book The Artist and his Rai band please contact us by email at: doyouknowrai@hotmail.com / 0044(0)7950 779 850