Mohamed Lamari

محمد العماري (Known as "Mohamed Lamari")

Charismatic Baritone, The Voice of Modern Algerian Variety Song, Stage Titan

Born 1940

Casbah of Algiers, Algeria

Passed Away Dec 16, 2019 Algiers, Algeria

Lifespan 79 years old

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"Sing with all the fire of your lungs so the world knows the pride of Algeria."

Archival Overview

The 'Golden Voice of Algiers' and dynamic baritone star of modern Algerian variety song, famous for electrifying stage presence and hits like 'Djazaïria'.

Biographical Record

Mohamed Lamari was born in the Casbah of Algiers and made his vocal debut in the 1950s. Gifted with a booming, powerful baritone voice, impeccable pitch, and an electric physical stage presence reminiscent of Tom Jones and Jacques Brel, he revolutionized post-independence Algerian variety music.

Lamari represented Algeria at international music festivals from Havana and Moscow to Paris, performing patriotic anthems and passionate love ballads backed by full orchestral brass sections. Songs like 'Djazaïria' and 'Rana Hna' made him a celebrated icon of Algerian cultural confidence.

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Final Resting Place

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Sidi M'hamed Cemetery
Algiers, Algeria

                         GPS: 36.7519, 3.0617                    

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