Rachid Taha was already famous in France, his star is rising in England, but in the Netherlands the French-Algerian singer is still relatively unknown. It is hoped that this 'greatest hits' will change that. Taha mixes different North African styles with western rock in his own inimitable way. On the accompanying DVD, Taha returns to Algeria for the first time in more than twenty years for a series
… of concerts. It is funny to see how Taha is surprised about his native country. The performances turn out to be a great success and Taha is almost hugged to death by enthusiastic boys and veiled girls. (PdK)more
