Othmane Bali

Othmane Bali, real name Mbarek Athmany,[1] (May 1953 – June 2005) was an Algerian Tuareg singer. Bali died in an accident in his car after the flooding of a river in his native region of Djanet.[2] Bali issued his first album in 1986,[3] and afterward worked on promoting Tuareg music in the Tamahaq language. Bali worked with world-famous singers such as Steve Shehan. After his death, his son Nabil Bali continued his legacy and took the same path as his father.

Othamne Bali
Othmane Bali in Algiers
Background information
Birth nameMbarek Athmani
BornMay 1953
Djanet, Algeria
Died17 June 2005
Djanet, Algeria
GenresTouareg music, world music
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
InstrumentsOud, vocals

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