Cheikha Rimitti
Algerian female raï singer(8 May 1923- 15 May 2006)
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Summary
Cheikha Rimitti was born on May 8, 1923[1], in Tessala[2]. She died on May 15, 2006[3], in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She worked as a singer[5] and musician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (870 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Algeria[8], France[9]
- Sex or gender: female[10]
- Genre: raï[11]
- Commons category: Cheikha Remitti[12]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[13]
- Given name: Sadia[14]
- Pseudonym: Cheikha Remitti[15]
- Manner of death: natural causes[16]
- Instrument: gallal[17], voice[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Algerian Arabic[20]
- Birth name: Sadia Bedief[21]
- Start of work period: 1940[22]
- End of work period: 2006[23]
- P14750: 5947-F23A-A157-6FFB-FAD2[24]
Why It Matters
Cheikha Rimitti has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Cheikha Rimitti born?
Cheikha Rimitti was born in Tessala[2].
Where did Cheikha Rimitti die?
Cheikha Rimitti passed away in 18th arrondissement of Paris[4].