Planet Afropop - Rachid Taha: African Punk Ghost

<p>In this episode, producer Elodie Maillot in Paris reviews the career of mercurial Algerian-French singer, composer and activist Rachid Taha, who died in 2018. With remembrances from producers Steve Hillage, Justin Adams and others, the podcast brings to life a singular life and musical career. Taha merged rock and rai music, love poetry and fierce critique, gentle sensitivity and world-weary toughness. Today, his impact continues to grow. And even though the artist is now gone - his musical ghost is hunting our memories.</p> <p>Slideshow Photo: </p> <p>Creator: Julien Hekimian<br>Credit: Sygma via Getty Images</p> <p>Add'l...</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/m9z__vLhGbs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ERTPLp2AwLY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure>